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title: "Provision of Umbraco Support"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Umbraco Support

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cb7fe0e-fda5-4b61-8395-71b9af181c34

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Umbraco Support" has been completed, with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation. The contract involves providing support services for the development and maintenance of the Barnsley Council website and falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement is classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The tender was conducted using a direct award method and had a value of £100,000. Key milestones included a tender period ending on 8th August 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025, continuing until 31st August 2028. The services will be delivered to multiple locations, with a primary focus on the UK and surrounding areas, catering to both the local and international scope.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and software development, particularly those with expertise in CMS platforms like Umbraco. Given its direct award nature, it may appeal primarily to businesses capable of delivering tailored and dedicated IT support solutions swiftly. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's initiative reflects their intent to enhance digital services, opening doors for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this particularly advantageous, considering the Council's alignment with SMEs in their suitability criteria. Brace Digital Limited was awarded the contract, suggesting that firms with robustness in handling large-scale IT projects would also be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Umbraco Support Services in relation to developing and supporting the Barnsley Council website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5abc650-8e74-4714-bb1b-47887018986f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRACE DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5abc650-8e74-4714-bb1b-47887018986f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5abc650-8e74-4714-bb1b-47887018986f
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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