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18 Jun 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for an e-Newsletter software service under the title "eNewsletter Software." This contract was awarded as part of a limited competition process classified as below-threshold procurement. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically subscription services. The contractual agreement was awarded on 31st March 2026, with an active status starting 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, offering the possibility of a 12-month renewal. The geographic focus for service delivery is within the UKK42 region. This initiative allows the Council to effectively disseminate its corporate eNewsletter and other communications internally and externally to both residents and businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for technology service providers, particularly SMEs specialising in subscription-based digital communication platforms, to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses able to offer innovative e-communication solutions with robust support services will find this procurement well-suited to their offerings. The contract represents a growth area for companies looking to expand their footprint within the public administration sector, servicing the needs of councils similar to Torbay in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

eNewletter Software

Notice Description

Torbay Council are seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of e-Newsletter software. It is intended that e-newsletters will be issued externally and internally to a number of different databases. It will provide a platform for distributing the Council's main corporate eNewsletter - One Torbay, as well as a number of other external newsletters to residents and businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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