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20 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Metro Borough Council has completed a procurement process under contract WP4191, titled "Committee Management Information System (CMIS)". This contract falls within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract value indicating a figure of £11,600. The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2028. The Council is based in Walsall, England, and has selected ASTECH CONSULTANTS LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems sector, emphasising the importance of being part of framework agreements to gain visibility and competitive advantage. Businesses specialising in web-based platforms for governance and secure document management would find this contract suitable. SMEs stand a chance to leverage such engagements to not only bolster their portfolio but also to establish a working relationship with municipal bodies such as the Walsall Metro Borough Council, thereby facilitating further business growth through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

WP4191 - Committee Management Information System (CMIS)

Notice Description

The CMIS (Committee Management Information System) is a web-based platform managed by Democratic Services, which allows the Council to maintain agendas, minutes, and other governance documents in a publicly accessible system. It also provides secure storage for confidential records.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e21e9b02-cc47-4dbf-9626-f051f00d3bb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc42a2bc-bf94-4d67-8c58-631b65522651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTECH CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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