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title: "EMAIL NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE - AWARD"
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# EMAIL NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE - AWARD

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc150097-8e8c-4ce0-974d-663a1beb674d

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council has successfully completed a selective procurement process for email newsletter software. This contract, titled "EMAIL NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE - AWARD", falls under the services category, specifically targeting email systems (CPV: 48811000). The contract was awarded to Forfront Ltd, with the procurement method being a restricted procedure. The confirmed contract period is from 10th March 2025 to 9th March 2029, and the total value of the award is £63,700. The council, located in Newbury, West Berkshire, will utilise this software to enhance its communication and engagement with residents and stakeholders across the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement process reached its award stage with completion status as of 27th August 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies offering email marketing solutions tailored to public sector needs. Providers of such services, particularly those experienced in working with local governments, can find opportunities in similar future contracts. As the tender was conducted through a restricted procedure, businesses with a track record of providing high-quality service and meeting specific requirements would be well-suited to participate in similar tendering opportunities. Additionally, given the need for email systems that serve diverse geographical locations, suppliers with robust international delivery capabilities are positioned favourably.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council uses email marketing software to issue newsletters and some service delivery information to residents, businesses and other stakeholders - keeping them informed about the Council's services, decisions and events. This is used by the Communications team and by services across the organisation. The licence agreement for the current software ends in 2025 and a provider needs to be identified to ensure this functionality continues to be available in support of the Council's ongoing communications and engagement with residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b156aad-b232-4b68-a0e3-afe7d853256b |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,700 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORFRONT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48811000 - E-mail system

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b156aad-b232-4b68-a0e3-afe7d853256b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b156aad-b232-4b68-a0e3-afe7d853256b
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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