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Better by Bike hosting and Maintenance

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Bristol City Council, serving as the buyer for the titled project "Better by Bike hosting and Maintenance." The initiative falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The project is focused within the Bristol region (UKK11) in the United Kingdom. It has progressed to the award stage, with the award granted on 17th September 2025, leading to a contract commencement date of 1st October 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, resulting in a completed status for the lot involved. The initial contract period spans from 2025 to 2026, with potential extensions up to 2029 and a gross value of £168,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT services. The hosting and maintenance of the Better by Bike website offer extensive scope for innovation and development work over the contract period. Industries involved in sustainable transport promotion or with a tech-driven approach to enhancing public transport systems may find this tender particularly appealing. The successful supplier, LUNAR WEB DEVELOPMENT LTD, exemplifies the type of SME that can compete effectively, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to engage in future tenders by showcasing their capability in providing high-quality IT support and solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better by Bike hosting and Maintenance

Notice Description

Better By Bike - (betterbybike.info) is a sustainable transport website owned by Bristol City Council and jointly funded by the West of England local authorities (BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Council).Designed using WordPress, it aims to encourage cycling as a mode of transport by providing a platform to promote active travel offers (loan bike scheme, adult cycle training) and promoting regional capital / revenue infrastructure schemes across the West of England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057631-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNAR WEB DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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