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Open Data Portal

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Open Data Portal" was executed by The West of England Combined Authority, a sub-central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the IT services industry, specifically providing a Software as a Service (SaaS) data store and open data platform for hosting nature recovery maps and datasets, serving as a regional evidence portal. The tender was at the award stage and was concluded without competition through a direct procurement method, categorised as 'below threshold'. The process commenced on 19th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th March 2027, with a total contract value of £42,000, exclusive of VAT.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for large IT service companies like Huwise, which has been awarded the contract. Such businesses, especially those skilled in consulting, software development, internet, and support services, are well-suited to capitalise on this growth opportunity. By providing robust and scalable data solutions for the public sector, businesses can enhance their portfolios, driving innovation and establishing a foothold in the evolving landscape of regional data management. Furthermore, contracts like these underscore the importance of digital transformation in public administration, opening further avenues for tech enterprises to engage with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Open Data Portal

Notice Description

The Combined Authority is awarding a contract for the provision and operation of a Software as a Service (SaaS) data store and open data platform to host nature recovery maps and datasets, serving as the Regional Evidence Portal. The contract will support the continued operation of the existing platform, which has been piloted since January 2024 and hosts both previous and current MCA datasets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028465-2026
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
Large

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
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUWISE

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