Award

Mid Sussex District Council (on behalf of Sussex Air Partnership) - Air Quality Data Management and Web Services

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 13:25

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 08:42

TenderUpdate

29 Jul 2025 at 11:03

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 09:49

TenderUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 13:46

TenderUpdate

14 Jul 2025 at 09:42

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council, acting on behalf of the Sussex Air Partnership, has awarded a contract for Air Quality Data Management and Web Services. The procurement process followed an open procedure, falling under the services category, and the award was successfully given to RICARDO-AEA LIMITED. The contract, which commenced on 3 November 2025, will run for two years with an optional one-year extension period, completing by 31 October 2027. This contract covers data management services and web management services tailored to public authority needs within the UKJ28 region. The total contract value is approximately £204,501, inclusive of optional works amounting to £65,126.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in data management and web services, providing a platform for growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with local government entities. Companies experienced in managing and hosting websites, as well as ensuring air quality data accessibility, are particularly well-suited to this contract. The open procurement method suggests competitive advantages for businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery alongside cost-effective pricing structures, as the award was based on a quality to price ratio of 60:40. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like RICARDO-AEA LIMITED indicates the importance of robust service provision quality in meeting public sector standards.

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Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council (on behalf of Sussex Air Partnership) - Air Quality Data Management and Web Services

Notice Description

Mid Sussex District Council (the Council), on behalf of Sussex Air Partnership, invites tenders for the provision of Air Quality Data Management services and Website Management Services under two individual Lots as set out in these documents. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services under each contract is scheduled to be on 03 November 2025 at 00:00 hours. Each Contract will be awarded for a period of 2 years until 31 October 2027, with an option to extend for a further 1 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. Contract awarded is PS139,375 with optional works included at PS65,126: Value on declared contract will represent total sum of PS204,501.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077684-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£139,375 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£204,501 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 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
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@horsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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