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SYMCA Website Development Framework Agreement

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is managing a procurement process titled "SYMCA Website Development Framework Agreement," concentrating on IT services related to website development, with the objective to enhance their digital presence. Located in Sheffield, UK, this procurement has moved to the Award stage as of January 2026, following the initial tender announcement in October 2025. The contract pertains to designing and building minimum viable products for two websites by December 2026, with a provision for future website development. This open competitive procedure concluded with four suppliers reaching the final bid stage out of an initial twenty-nine bidders. The procurement process adopted a flexible, competitive method, ultimately awarding Codiance Limited, based in Cardiff, the contract valued at £600,000 GBP net, with options for further work on the digital infrastructure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses proficient in .NET-based content management systems, particularly those with experience in IT services such as consulting, software development, and multimedia software solutions. SMEs can particularly benefit from this framework agreement as they were prominently represented in the final bidding stage. Companies capable of delivering high-quality digital solutions that enhance user experience and offer a sustainable digital strategy will find this opportunity advantageous for catalysing growth. The awarded supplier, Codiance Limited, stood out by aligning with the strategic objectives of SYMCA, demonstrating robust expertise and the capability to meet the planned objectives efficiently.

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Notice Title

SYMCA Website Development Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The contract will consist of an initial requirement to design and build the minimal viable product (MVP) of two websites before December 2026. Following which there is a built-in provision to allow the call off of future work should it be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional website development may be required in the future, this work could include the incorporation of further websites into the main SYMCA website, or the development of additional websites as part of multisite setup.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aabe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004405-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODIANCE

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