---
title: "IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061288"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061288.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-01-30"
---

# IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061288

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Blackburn with Darwen, pertains to the IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website. This falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and is located in Blackburn, UK. The contract stage has progressed to Award and Contract status, with the contract being active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method chosen was direct, below the threshold and without competitive bidding. The contract, valued at £34,980 (excluding VAT), was awarded to Frontline Data Ltd, a supplier based in London, on 30th January 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hosting services, especially those adept in handling software packages and related information systems. Small to medium enterprises equipped to support school-oriented digital platform services would find this contract appealing. It presents a chance for such businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, showcasing their capability in managing essential digital infrastructure for educational institutions.

## Notice

Contract award for IT Hosting of the Services for Schools Website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,980 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTLINE DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 08:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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