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REX2603 1066 country website

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 08:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council has completed a direct procurement process for the "REX2603 1066 Country Website". This tender falls under the IT services industry, specifically in consulting, software development, internet, and support, as classified by CPV code 72000000. The council, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom, sought services for their website dedicated to promoting the historical area. The procurement method employed was below threshold and without competition, with the contract currently in the award stage. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to continue until 30th June 2028, with potential auto-renewal for an additional year if not cancelled. The total contract value is £48,513.12.

This procurement presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in IT services and digital consultancy. The supplier for this contract, GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP LIMITED, based in Cambridge, has an opportunity to enhance its portfolio by delivering comprehensive digital solutions within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in website development and management could find similar tenders beneficial in establishing a footprint in public sector procurement. Such contracts also offer steady income streams given their extended durations and potential for renewals, making them attractive propositions for businesses aiming to expand into municipal projects and digital government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REX2603 1066 country website

Notice Description

To provide the 1066 Country Website for Rother District Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073970-2026
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
£40,427 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
ROTHER 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
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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