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Web Portal for Booking Short Breaks - S518550

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for a web portal that facilitates booking short breaks under the Holiday Activity Fund. This contract, identified as "Web Portal for Booking Short Breaks - S518550," falls within the services category and is aimed at providing a booking system to enable families to manage their HAF activities efficiently. The procurement was conducted below threshold level and utilised the tender initiation type under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Played Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in London, and is active from the 6th of August 2025 until the 30th of September 2028. The total contract value is £84,000, with a gross amount of £70,000, and it covers services classified under CPV code 72415000, which relates to world wide web site operation host services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the digital services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in web-based solutions and booking system infrastructures. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in website operation and management can leverage contracts like this to expand their business footprint. Additionally, companies looking to tap into public service sectors and establish collaborations with local government bodies might find this sector appealing due to its recurring service demands and relatively straightforward procurement processes. The success of Played Limited, an SME, highlights how businesses with niche skills and adaptable solutions can secure government contracts and foster their growth within this domain.

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Notice Title

Web Portal for Booking Short Breaks - S518550

Notice Description

NCC (Active Norfolk) has a contract with Played Limited for a booking system for the Holiday Activity Fund, enabling families to book and manage their HAF activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05823c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046419-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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