Award

Design, Implementation and Support of the LocalGov Drupal Platform

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Design, Implementation and Support of the LocalGov Drupal Platform", with the award being made to Big Blue Door Limited. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting information systems or technology planning services. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement as part of the CCS Digital Outcomes 6 (RM1043.8). The contract period spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £250,000. The award status was confirmed on 14th March 2025 and published on 29th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and technology services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive design, implementation, and support solutions for government platforms. While the procurement was marked as not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with substantial expertise in information systems planning and a presence in framework agreements could find lucrative prospects in similar future opportunities. The successful completion of projects like this can position businesses to further engage with government authorities, leveraging established frameworks for competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Design, Implementation and Support of the LocalGov Drupal Platform

Notice Description

Design, Implementation and Support of the LocalGov Drupal Platform. Stage 2 Further Competition issued under CCS Digital Outcomes 6 (RM1043.8).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0279070-e103-4516-a782-1631e9a6556b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567232b-67b1-4aac-977c-bc8a027eb835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Skilling
Contact Email
james.skilling@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01243 777100

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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