Award

Stronger Shores Toolkit

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 12:27

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:03

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Stronger Shores Toolkit," a project aimed at enhancing flood and coastal resilience. This initiative falls under the services category, targeting marine research and software development, amongst other related services. Located in South Shields, UK, the buyer conducted an open competition procurement process below the threshold, resulting in a contract awarded to Fellshore Ltd, a South Shields-based SME. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 12th February 2026, with the contract starting a day later on 13th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on software development, data analysis, and marine research services. SMEs like Fellshore Ltd, which are adept in providing industry-specific software solutions, data collation, and marine research, are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such procurement opportunities. By offering a comprehensive toolkit geared towards flood risk managers and coastal practitioners, businesses can establish significant partnerships and community involvements, further driving growth in these specialised sectors.

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Notice Title

Stronger Shores Toolkit

Notice Description

Stronger Shores Toolkit for South Tyneside Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012850-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£177,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£177,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FELLSHORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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