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title: "Talk Community Website"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-310f7a9c-5011-4535-b4bd-539f60216b38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Talk Community Website

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-310f7a9c-5011-4535-b4bd-539f60216b38

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Talk Community Website" which falls under the Computer-related services category. The procurement involved commissioning a cloud-based solution and associated services to fulfil statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. This initiative aims to provide residents with clear and accessible information to maintain independence and well-being. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with Herefordshire Council serving as the buying organisation. The process was completed with an award made on 10th April 2026, and the value of the contract stands at £60,000. The contract period is set from 11th April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering services delivered within England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in IT and cloud-based services. Although this particular tender has been awarded to People Places Lives (PPL) Ltd, similar future opportunities could benefit firms capable of providing comprehensive digital solutions that enhance community engagement and information accessibility. Businesses focused on leveraging technology for public service delivery would have been well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Such tenders are ideally suited for large companies that can handle the scale and complexity of providing and maintaining robust IT solutions.

## Notice

Commission of a cloud-based solution and associated services for the Talk Community Website, required as part of statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 to ensure residents have access to clear, accurate and accessible information and advice to help them maintain independence and wellbeing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36c552a-5b66-406c-97a0-bd9d152cb0f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE PLACES LIVES (PPL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36c552a-5b66-406c-97a0-bd9d152cb0f4
- 10 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1bba01-de0f-4476-910c-93944a258575

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36c552a-5b66-406c-97a0-bd9d152cb0f4
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1bba01-de0f-4476-910c-93944a258575
  10th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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