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Email Marketing Platform

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed its procurement process for an Email Marketing Platform, a project aimed at finding a more cost-effective alternative to the current provider, Granicus. The authority, located in Plymouth, UK, initiated this tender through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The industry category for this contract is IT services, consulting, software development, internet, and support. The award for this contract was made to DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED on 23rd April 2026, with the contract period ending on 29th May 2026. Although the contract title is the same as the tender title, the focus was on securing a platform capable of managing marketing emails efficiently. The contract's value is £34,644.90 gross, encompassing services delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at software development and support. DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED, identified as an SME, was awarded the contract due to their competence in providing IT solutions tailored to public sector needs. Businesses that can deliver services akin to email marketing platforms may find opportunities for growth in similar governmental projects. Establishing partnerships and demonstrating value-for-money solutions will be critical for businesses aiming to compete in future tenders like this, especially in regions where Plymouth City Council requires services. Engaging early in procurement processes and understanding specific public sector needs could facilitate successful entries into the market.

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Notice Title

Email Marketing Platform

Notice Description

GovDelivery provided by Granicus is currently used to manage PCC's marketing emails. The current contract with Granicus expires on 11th May 2026. PCC would like to explore the market for an alternative that is better value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037122-2026
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
£28,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELT SHARED SERVICES

Further Information

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