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title: "PR and comms software 2026-27 - AWARD"
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# PR and comms software 2026-27 - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a9179d-97c2-4de7-8aee-68a4fdf8517b

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for a PR and communications software package for the year 2026-27. The contract, classified under the communication software package industry category (CPV 48510000), involves the provision for five platform users and includes features such as a media enquiry resource, press release distribution, and a UK media database. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, and the award stage concluded on 29th January 2026 with a contract period starting from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The council, based in the West Midlands at postal code B69 3DB, selected Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited t/a Vuelio as the supplier, with an awarded contract value of GBP 4,640.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and PR software solutions to engage with local government markets. While the procurement was not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, firms with the capacity to offer comprehensive digital communication solutions have the potential to grow by delivering innovative services to public sector clients across the United Kingdom and beyond. Companies with a robust product offering in communication platforms, particularly those with capabilities in media management and press communications, would have been well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of PR/comms software for 5 platform users, including media enquiry resource, press release distribution function and UK media database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbcc154-07fe-4132-a6c6-535eeebd84cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,640 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED T/A VUELIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 48511000 - Desktop communications software package

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbcc154-07fe-4132-a6c6-535eeebd84cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbcc154-07fe-4132-a6c6-535eeebd84cc
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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