Tender

Genealogy web-based solution

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:20

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18 Jul 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, is inviting tenders for a three-year contract to provide a genealogy web-based solution accessible to the public through Wirral Libraries. This procurement process falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The open competition procurement is currently at the tender stage. The process follows below-threshold procedures, and providers can submit their proposals electronically via the specified web platform. Key submission and enquiry dates include a new submission deadline of 6th August 2025, following an extension, and an enquiry period ending on 28th July 2025. The service will be delivered in the region of UKD74 - Wallasey, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, notably those with expertise in creating public-facing web solutions. Companies with a strong track record in software development for public authorities may find this contract particularly appealing, especially given the emphasis on quality, with 70% of the award criteria weighted towards this aspect, alongside 30% for competitive pricing. The gross contract value of £36,000 offers potential growth and service expansion for businesses operating below the financial threshold set for these types of competitive tenders. This contract allows successful providers to gain a foothold or expand their influence within the UK public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Genealogy web-based solution

Notice Description

3 year contract for web based genealogy solution for Wirral Libraries- public accessible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044786-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcorporate@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

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