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Sandwell Trends Website

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 16:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Sandwell Trends Website was executed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority within the central government situated in Oldbury, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to web page editing software development services, serving the regions of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley. The procurement, initiated in the tender stage, concluded with an award and contract to BIG BLUE DOOR LIMITED, effective from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement method followed an open competitive process within the threshold limits, focusing on website hosting, maintenance, and data handling improvements, emphasizing service delivery for local authority websites.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in web development, particularly those focusing on hosting, maintenance, and data handling in public sector applications. Big Blue Door Limited, an SME, secured the contract highlighting the potential for similar small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in public procurement by providing innovative solutions and support services. The contract’s scope for renewal and extension underscores long-term collaboration opportunities within the public sector, particularly suitable for businesses capable of delivering resilient web solutions and continuous improvement in data intelligence services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwell Trends Website

Notice Description

Open competitive procurement process, for a regulated below threshold requirement. The purpose of this procurement is for the Sandwell Trends website hosting, maintenance and support, to ensure that the site is fit for purpose. The website would also benefit from expert recommendations for improvements in handling, updating and displaying data intelligence and the implementation of these agreed recommendations. The website is a three-borough website which incorporates specific sites and pages for Sandwell MBC, Walsall MBC and Dudley MBC. The sites / pages are known as Sandwell Trends, All about Dudley and Walsall Insights. The website presents data and intelligence about the boroughs and their local populations. It is a public facing website which provides a supportive information for commissioning and service delivery. Each local authority has their own website identity and homepage, uploading and maintaining their own webpage content. However, the site's framework can facilitate cooperative working across all three local authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062477-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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