This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Jun 2026 at 13:11

Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale initiated a public procurement process for designing and developing a new website for the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. This project, categorized under IT services, specifically focuses on web page editing software development services. The procurement method was an open competition, classified as below threshold, and was open to submissions via electronic policy as detailed on the designated portal. The tender, originally published on 16 March 2026, aimed for the procurement to proceed from the planning stage to the award; however, it was cancelled on 9 June 2026, due to a need for further specification and requirement reviews. The new website was planned to feature custom design and development, seamless integration with the venue’s ticketing system, and robust hosting services covering high traffic periods. Despite the cancellation, this procurement demonstrates the Council's commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure within the theatre sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in web development, system integration, and digital infrastructure support. With a gross budget of £30,000, including £24,000 allocated specifically for the development services, the scope offers room for creative solutions to showcase reliability, user-centric design, and modern technology deployments. The contract opportunity was particularly suited for SMEs, encouraging participation from smaller firms poised to deliver innovative, top-quality digital solutions. Such projects enable service-oriented businesses to grow their portfolio in public sector contracts, expand their influence in niche sectors like theatre and culture, and potentially lead to ongoing collaboration for website support and future enhancements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

New Website For The Victoria Theatre Halifax

Notice Description

The Victoria Theatre in Halifax is inviting submissions for a competitive tender for the design, development and ongoing support of a new, high-performance, ticket sales and information website. Scope The successful proposal will cover all aspects of the website's development, including: Custom Design and Development: creating a modern, user-friendly, responsive, accessible and aesthetically pleasing website design that reflects the heritage, vibrancy and friendliness of the Victoria Theatre. Spektrix Integration: seamless and robust integration with Spektrix, the Victoria Theatre's box office and ticketing system, to provide smooth ticket purchasing and account access for customers, using the integration tools to create a brand coherent purchasing pathway and interface. Website Hosting: Provision of reliable, secure and scalable hosting services that are optimised for high traffic periods (when big shows go on sale). User Friendly and Secure Content Management System (CMS): Implementation of a robust, secure and user-friendly CMS that supports multiple user accounts, and enables the Victoria Theatre team to have as much control over the website post-launch as possible. Enhanced Tracking and Reporting: Implementing advanced tracking capabilities across the website and Spektrix, including GA4 and Meta Pixels, to facilitate accurate reporting, effective re-marketing and conversion tracking across digital and social media platforms. Ongoing Development and Support: providing a plan for continuous improvement, technical support, maintenance, security updates, and future feature development post-launch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054319-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

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