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Cotton Town website migration, site design and support

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for the "Cotton Town website migration, site design and support" was awarded by Blackburn with Darwen, a public authority acting as the buyer, located in Blackburn, United Kingdom (Region UKD41). This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, with Townsweb Archiving Limited serving as the supplier. The procurement process was carried out using a direct method, specified as below threshold, without competition, and is now in the award stage. The contract was signed on 26th March 2026 and is set to commence that same day, with an initial three-year duration that may be extended by two additional one-year options, concluding no later than 25th March 2031.

This particular tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those proficient in website migration and design, as well as ongoing technical support. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those experienced in providing tailored IT solutions, would be well-suited to delivering the requirements of this contract successfully. Engaging with Blackburn with Darwen offers businesses a chance to establish a partnership with a sub-central public authority, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in IT service provisions.

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Notice Title

Cotton Town website migration, site design and support

Notice Description

Cotton Town website migration, site design and support contract award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,457 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TOWNSWEB ARCHIVING

Further Information

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