Award

IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Blackburn with Darwen, pertains to the IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website. This falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and is located in Blackburn, UK. The contract stage has progressed to Award and Contract status, with the contract being active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method chosen was direct, below the threshold and without competitive bidding. The contract, valued at £34,980 (excluding VAT), was awarded to Frontline Data Ltd, a supplier based in London, on 30th January 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hosting services, especially those adept in handling software packages and related information systems. Small to medium enterprises equipped to support school-oriented digital platform services would find this contract appealing. It presents a chance for such businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, showcasing their capability in managing essential digital infrastructure for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website

Notice Description

Contract award for IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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