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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 11:32

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 13:35

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for renewing the CofGâr website, awarding the contract to Four Communications. The procurement aimed at enhancing accessibility features, improving navigation, reducing carbon emissions, and developing the brand through consistent design and income generation features. This contract falls under the services category, with the procurement method being an open competition conducted below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 2 January 2026 and remains active, with an initial contract period until 31 March 2026, extendable up to March 2029. The project operates under the influence of Welsh devolved regulations and focuses on the UKL14 region. The initial tender for this procurement was launched in November 2025, with submission deadlines in December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services and software development sectors, particularly for those specialising in web accessibility and sustainability enhancements. The open competition method allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively, leveraging their agility and specialised skill sets. Businesses equipped to enhance digital presence and reduce carbon footprints through innovative solutions will find this contract particularly aligned with their services, encouraging growth and expanded capabilities within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Renewing the CofGar Website

Notice Description

The requirement is for the renewal of the CofGar website. This will include the enhancement of accessibility features, such as new and redesigned content blocks, as well as improved navigation, lower carbon emissions, and the development of the brand through enhanced income generation features and design consistency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008865-2026
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
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Four Communications Limited

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