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CBC-1968-W-20115-SM CommonPlace Renewal

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, UK, recently completed a procurement process for the "CommonPlace Renewal" project. This procurement, classified under the services category for "Other community, social and personal services," involved the renewal of a community engagement platform. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specified as below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Commonplace Digital Ltd and became active from 13th April 2026, with an end date set for 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £70,800 and was signed on 11th April 2026.

This tender for renewing a community engagement platform presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital engagement solutions. Companies that can offer innovative platforms, particularly those with a focus on enhancing community services, will find similar procurement processes beneficial for expansion. Large-scale suppliers interested in providing tailored digital solutions to public sector needs would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

CBC-1968-W-20115-SM CommonPlace Renewal

Notice Description

CommonPlace Renewal of a community engagement platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033504-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£70,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMONPLACE DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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