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North Hertfordshire District Council Website Procurement

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for hosting and maintaining the North Hertfordshire District Council's website has been successfully completed, with the award issued to ZODIAC MEDIA LTD. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, with no competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract was signed on 25th March 2026 and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028. This process is categorised under services, specifically focusing on worldwide web hosting services, and the delivery will be within the UKH23 region. The total contract value amounts to £42,120 net, aligning with North Hertfordshire District Council's legal obligations as per UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in web hosting and maintenance services. Those with experience in public authority projects will find themselves well-positioned to deliver quality services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like ZODIAC MEDIA LTD could benefit from collaboration opportunities, expanding their portfolio and strengthening their presence in the public sector. Businesses capable of providing efficient and reliable web services within the specified location will be particularly suited to compete in similar future tenders involving website operations for local governments.

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Notice Title

North Hertfordshire District Council Website Procurement

Notice Description

Hosting and Maintenance of North Hertfordshire District Council Website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067393
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 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
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZODIAC MEDIA

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