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NPTC - Work Experience App, Website and Portal Development & Maintenance / Support

NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:48

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 10:27

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NPTC Group of Colleges aimed at appointing a contractor for developing and maintaining a Work Experience App, Website, and Portal. This contract, classified under service industry with CPV codes such as site design and application services, was completed through an open competition below the threshold. Key procurement stages included the tender updates and award, with the contract signed on 6 November 2025. The project is located in Neath, United Kingdom, with a contract period extending from 2025 to 2026, allowing extensions till 2028. The most recent contract awarded on 16 April 2026 spotlighted the active role of Copper Bay Digital as the supplier, illustrating a detailed timeline effective until 31 March 2026.

This procurement opportunity fosters growth for businesses specializing in digital services—particularly those providing website design and portal services. Copper Bay Digital, being a larger enterprise in Swansea, has demonstrated its capability to serve the comprehensive needs of NPTC Group of Colleges. Businesses that offer high-quality digital solutions, especially those capable of sustaining ongoing support and development, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. With open competition as the procurement method, SMEs and VCSEs get an equitable chance to expand and establish their position in the government contract market, enhancing their service offerings in alignment with educational institutional requirements.

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Notice Title

NPTC - Work Experience App, Website and Portal Development & Maintenance / Support

Notice Description

The College is looking to appoint a contractor to provide a Work Experience APP, Website and Portal Development & Maintenance / Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034890-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48222000 - Web server software package

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

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

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,150 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH
Postcode
SA10 7RF
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Bryn-coch South
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPPER BAY DIGITAL

Further Information

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