Ceredigion Cultural Heritage and Information Services Website Review and Development Project - Technical Review

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 09:57

Tender

29 May 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ceredigion Cultural Heritage and Information Services Website Review and Development Project – Technical Review" was managed by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. The project focuses on IT services, specifically consulting and software development, related to reviewing and enhancing the web presence of Ceredigion's cultural and information services. Key services under this project include Ceredigion Archives, Ceredigion Museum, and Ceredigion Libraries Service. The intended activities aim to improve user experience across these digital platforms while maintaining their unique identities. The procurement, which followed an open competition method, progressed from the tender stage with a submission deadline of 19 June 2026, towards the award and contract stages, culminating in the project's completion in late July 2026. The contract was awarded to Pobl Tech Ltd, and the total contract value was reported at £9,000 GBP. Activities were concluded by the end of July 2026, which aligns with the technical review completion date signed on 9 July 2026.

This project presents valuable opportunities for businesses operating within IT services, web development, and consultancy sectors. Small and medium enterprises, like Pobl Tech Ltd, have shown capability in securing such contracts, indicating that businesses with expertise in IT services and a focus on improving digital platforms would be well-suited for similar opportunities. Enterprises focusing on enhancing user experience and offering tailored solutions for specific service identities can leverage these project requirements to propose competitive bids. This project not only enhances cultural heritage services but also invites continuous engagement from businesses keen on participating in municipal digital transformation initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ceredigion Cultural Heritage and Information Services Website Review and Development Project - Technical Review

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council has awarded services for a structured website review that will provide clear, practical recommendations for improving user experience and effectiveness across the three services, while respecting their distinct identities under the umbrella of Ceredigion County Council. The successful contractor will use the results of the evaluation to propose a costed action plan. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion wedi dyfarnu gwasanethau ar gyfer adolygiad strwythuredig o'r gwefannau a fydd yn darparu argymhellion clir ac ymarferol i wella profiad defnyddwyr ac effeithiolrwydd ar draws y tri gwasanaeth, gan barchu eu hunaniaethau penodol o fewn ymbarel Cyngor Sir Ceredigion. Bydd y contractwr llwyddiannus yn defnyddio canlyniadau'r gwerthusiad i lunio cynllun gweithredu wedi'i gostio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a95f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POBL TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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