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SZC Tourism Fund Data Platform

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

05 May 2026 at 16:24

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 14:28

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 18:21

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 18:13

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has contracted T-Stats Solutions Limited to develop and manage a Visitor Economy Data Intelligence Platform under the project titled "SZC Tourism Fund Data Platform". This contract, which has reached the award stage, aims to deliver services such as real-time data insights, and the creation of quarterly and annual reports for East Suffolk. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is expected to conclude on 4th May 2028, with the possibility of a renewal contingent upon additional financial agreements. The project is located in East Suffolk, UK, within the services industry category, specifically focusing on data services. The procurement was initiated through an open, below threshold competition.

This tender is particularly beneficial for data analysis and processing firms, as it offers an avenue for those experienced in delivering data intelligence solutions to expand their portfolio. By engaging in this contract, SMEs like T-Stats Solutions Limited can cement their position in the data services sector and possibly extend their services to other regions. The project not only facilitates East Suffolk Council in strategic decision-making but also offers the chosen company opportunities to showcase its capabilities in delivering comprehensive data analysis and responsive tourist economy tools. Such opportunities are excellent for businesses aiming to grow through public sector engagements and gain recognition for innovative data-driven solutions.

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Notice Title

SZC Tourism Fund Data Platform

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is looking for a proven, operational Visitor Economy Data Intelligence Platform to provide real-time insights, quarterly and annual reports, and the opportunity for business-facing tools or access.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: subject to additional financial agreement/s being granted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055147
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72310000 - Data-processing services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T-STATS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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