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title: "Online Engagement Portal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-334a0340-276f-44d7-bfb3-b57a47ba47a3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-19"
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# Online Engagement Portal

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-334a0340-276f-44d7-bfb3-b57a47ba47a3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Wirral Borough Council seeking bids for the "Online Engagement Portal," aimed at providing a suite of engagement tools for residents. This contract falls under the IT services industry, specifically software development and support, with a total value of £52,200. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with bids due by 10 August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 12 October 2021, lasting for an initial three-year period, with the possibility of a one-year extension, and is located in the North West of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and engagement tools. Companies that provide data hosting, security solutions, and helpdesk support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, capitalising on the inclusive approach of the open procurement method employed by the Council.

## Notice

The contract is to provide an online public engagement portal for Wirral Council. The requirement is for a suite of engagement tools to use with residents. The requirement also includes data hosting, security, privacy and compliance, helpdesk support and site content moderation. The contract is initially for 3 years starting on 12 October 2021, with the option to extend for up to a further 1 years. (Please note, contract value does not include extension) FOR ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION, QUESTIONS AND SUBMISSIONS PLEASE GO TO THE CHEST PORTAL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY AT http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a3d80f-85f7-458f-b145-9cdca4ed110f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2021 - 11 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a3d80f-85f7-458f-b145-9cdca4ed110f
- 13 Jul 2021 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc11118-13aa-4929-8262-0e841f9b2a21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a3d80f-85f7-458f-b145-9cdca4ed110f
  19th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc11118-13aa-4929-8262-0e841f9b2a21
  13th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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