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EMAIL NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE - AWARD

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has successfully completed a selective procurement process for email newsletter software. This contract, titled "EMAIL NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE - AWARD", falls under the services category, specifically targeting email systems (CPV: 48811000). The contract was awarded to Forfront Ltd, with the procurement method being a restricted procedure. The confirmed contract period is from 10th March 2025 to 9th March 2029, and the total value of the award is £63,700. The council, located in Newbury, West Berkshire, will utilise this software to enhance its communication and engagement with residents and stakeholders across the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement process reached its award stage with completion status as of 27th August 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies offering email marketing solutions tailored to public sector needs. Providers of such services, particularly those experienced in working with local governments, can find opportunities in similar future contracts. As the tender was conducted through a restricted procedure, businesses with a track record of providing high-quality service and meeting specific requirements would be well-suited to participate in similar tendering opportunities. Additionally, given the need for email systems that serve diverse geographical locations, suppliers with robust international delivery capabilities are positioned favourably.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMAIL NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE - AWARD

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council uses email marketing software to issue newsletters and some service delivery information to residents, businesses and other stakeholders - keeping them informed about the Council's services, decisions and events. This is used by the Communications team and by services across the organisation. The licence agreement for the current software ends in 2025 and a provider needs to be identified to ensure this functionality continues to be available in support of the Council's ongoing communications and engagement with residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc150097-8e8c-4ce0-974d-663a1beb674d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b156aad-b232-4b68-a0e3-afe7d853256b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48811000 - E-mail system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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