Award

WDC Online Engagement Hub

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2025 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has awarded a contract for the ongoing provision of its existing online engagement website, titled "WDC Online Engagement Hub." This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and is classified within the goods procurement category. The contract, identified by the award number 015607-2025, was signed on 10th April 2025 and commenced on 15th May 2025, with an end date set for 14th May 2028. Located in Hailsham, United Kingdom, Wealden District Council pursued a limited competition procurement method due to the contract value being below the threshold. The supplier selected for this project is Granicus-Firmstep Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Key details published on 16th April 2025, outline the gross value of the contract at £67,320, with an amount of £56,100 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in online engagement and industry-specific software. SMEs with expertise in digital communication platforms and online public engagement services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The limited competition procurement method utilised in this process indicates a targeted approach, promoting growth for established companies familiar with public sector requirements. Business growth can be fostered through providing innovative solutions that enhance community interactions and digital accessibility, aligning with the needs of sub-central government authorities like Wealden District Council.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

WDC Online Engagement Hub

Notice Description

Ongoing provision of existing online engagement website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05042b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015607-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05042b-2025-04-16T14:53:54+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-16T14:53:54+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05042b",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXRN-7814-TGXG",
            "name": "Wealden District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXRN-7814-TGXG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Vicarage Lane",
                "locality": "Hailsham",
                "postalCode": "BN27 2AX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "esph@wealden.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04283951",
            "name": "GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04283951"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PJJY-8811-PLBX"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ground Floor 3 Wellbrook Court",
                "locality": "Cambridge",
                "postalCode": "CB3 0NA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "uksalesteam@granicus.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://granicus.com/uk/",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXRN-7814-TGXG",
        "name": "Wealden District Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "WDC - 015706",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "WDC Online Engagement Hub",
        "description": "Ongoing provision of existing online engagement website.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04283951",
                    "name": "GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48100000",
                            "description": "Industry specific software package"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ22",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-05-14T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 67320,
                "amount": 56100,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-04-10T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "015607-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015607-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-04-16T14:53:54+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}