---
title: "Cotton Town website migration, site design and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675b6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Cotton Town website migration, site design and support

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675b6

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for the "Cotton Town website migration, site design and support" was awarded by Blackburn with Darwen, a public authority acting as the buyer, located in Blackburn, United Kingdom (Region UKD41). This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, with Townsweb Archiving Limited serving as the supplier. The procurement process was carried out using a direct method, specified as below threshold, without competition, and is now in the award stage. The contract was signed on 26th March 2026 and is set to commence that same day, with an initial three-year duration that may be extended by two additional one-year options, concluding no later than 25th March 2031.

This particular tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those proficient in website migration and design, as well as ongoing technical support. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those experienced in providing tailored IT solutions, would be well-suited to delivering the requirements of this contract successfully. Engaging with Blackburn with Darwen offers businesses a chance to establish a partnership with a sub-central public authority, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in IT service provisions.

## Notice

Cotton Town website migration, site design and support contract award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028164-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,457 |

## 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 | TOWNSWEB ARCHIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028164-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028164-2026
  26th March 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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