Planning

Web Hosting (PaaS)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is initiating a procurement process for "Web Hosting (PaaS)" services. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on the Platform as a Service (PaaS) hosting sector. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 17th November 2025, and interested parties are invited to participate before the deadline on 28th November 2025. The procurement aims to facilitate engagement to explore capabilities and innovations for secure, scalable, and high-performance website hosting services. The procurement falls under the services category and is expected to have a gross value of £70,000. The services are to be delivered in the UKI33 region, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026 and potentially extend until 31st May 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in website hosting and cloud services. Companies offering cutting-edge technologies, high reliability, and robust security in their service offerings will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs and larger enterprises with experience in delivering scalable PaaS solutions are encouraged to engage in this preliminary phase, which may inform a future procurement strategy. Businesses may benefit from long-term collaboration with a public authority, enhancing their portfolio by delivering high-profile public sector contracts and potentially opening doors for further opportunities within the government sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Web Hosting (PaaS)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and service offerings available in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) hosting sector. This engagement is a preliminary step to inform a potential procurement strategy for secure, scalable, and high-performance website hosting services.

Planning Information

To participate: https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60518

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074535-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

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