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Digital Place Website Platform

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 Jul 2026 at 10:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid Suffolk District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Place Website Platform" project, focusing on the delivery and maintenance of a web platform. The procurement falls under the goods category, involving a direct award method to PLACECUBE LIMITED. The process was conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with publication dates on 21 July 2026. The contract, valued at £320,000 net, is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 and will end on 31 August 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The council is located in Ipswich, and the project's industry focuses on web server software, predominantly concentrated in the UKH14 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platforms and website development, especially those capable of directly awarding contracts. Given the nature of the project, companies with expertise in web server software and digital maintenance might find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings, fostering business growth. PLACECUBE LIMITED, known for its capacity to handle public service digital projects, exemplifies the potential for SMEs in this field. Businesses focusing on innovative IT solutions and sustainable service delivery can leverage such opportunities to expand their public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Place Website Platform

Notice Description

Digital Place Website Platform and Support and Maintenance.

Procurement Information

Transitioning to an alternative platform at this stage would require substantial redevelopment of existing websites and services, alongside a complex and resource-intensive content migration process. This would not only divert critical resources but also significantly delay delivery timelines, beyond the implementation of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48222000 - Web server software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACECUBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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