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title: "WP4065 - The Provision of Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things'"
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buyer: "WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WP4065 - The Provision of Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things'

Buyer: WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a97beb9-3a14-4b6a-82e8-0495b8658e2a

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "WP4065 - The Provision of Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things'" involves Walsall Metro Borough Council as the buying organisation, and falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was recently completed, with the contract awarded to Makutu Dot IO Limited on 17th March 2025. The project will take place in Walsall, England, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. Notably, the contract is valued at £450,000, and the procurement was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises, though not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in smart technology solutions, particularly those focused on IoT implementations such as sensor integration and data analytics for purposes like footfall counting and assisted care/housing. Companies in the software development and information systems sectors can leverage their expertise to achieve innovative outcomes for the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises, with the agility to tailor solutions to local authority needs, are especially well-suited to compete and collaborate in this growing digital transformation space.

## Notice

Smart Places Technology 'Internet of Things' corporately ranging from basic footfall counting to enhanced footfall demographics to assisted care/housing, including the use of sensors and use of other SMART technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7287e8ac-b5ba-4745-9daf-964f1ba5de3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKUTU DOT IO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7287e8ac-b5ba-4745-9daf-964f1ba5de3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7287e8ac-b5ba-4745-9daf-964f1ba5de3f
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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