Tender

Website hosting, technical maintenance and digital infrastructure support for Local Community Fostering

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Website hosting, technical maintenance and digital infrastructure support for Local Community Fostering." This procurement falls within the IT services industry category and specifically focuses on software package and information systems, with delivery across the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, this open competition has a submission deadline on 10 April 2026, and enquiries can be submitted until 7 April 2026. The procurement process is classified as below threshold, allowing for a broad participation. The contract period is set from 27 April 2026 to 2 April 2027, with a possible renewal as specified in the Invitation to Tender (ITQ) document.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the suitability criteria highlight these types of organisations. For businesses specialising in WordPress site maintenance, digital infrastructure, SEO, and IT services, this tender represents a chance to collaborate with the public sector on fostering community initiatives. The competition will focus on total cost and various quality criteria, including site performance optimisation, security management, and API integration. This contract can serve as a valuable portfolio addition for companies that demonstrate strong expertise in managing high-performing digital platforms within the public sector context.

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Notice Title

Website hosting, technical maintenance and digital infrastructure support for Local Community Fostering

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of website hosting, technical maintenance and digital infrastructure support for Local Community Fostering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025430-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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