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2025 Website Design & Build Services, and Hosting & Maintenance

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 10:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a public procurement contracting process for the provision of "2025 Website Design & Build Services, and Hosting & Maintenance". Located in Salisbury, UK, this authority operates within the public sector and is classified as a sub-central government entity. The tender, identified as "DWFRS 2025/017", falls under the services industry category focusing on IT services encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement used a selective competitive method, and the key contract period extends from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2030, with the possibility of extensions. The contract, valued at GBP 208,800 gross, was awarded to Thornacre Engineering Ltd., an SME based in Barnet, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in IT and website development services. Businesses with expertise in software packages, information systems, and IT consulting are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future due to the demand for technical services and maintenance. The opportunity to engage in a long-term partnership with a respected public authority such as the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority enhances business credibility and can lead to further contract opportunities in the public sector, particularly for companies adept in delivering high-quality IT solutions that meet the needs of governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 Website Design & Build Services, and Hosting & Maintenance

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a new website

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term will expire 31st October 2029 unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The Authority may extend the contract for three further periods of 24 months. The maximum contract term is therefore ten years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011966-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,667 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£208,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2028-10-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thornacre Engineering Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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