---
title: "Open Data Portal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067667"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Open Data Portal

Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067667

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Open Data Portal" was executed by The West of England Combined Authority, a sub-central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the IT services industry, specifically providing a Software as a Service (SaaS) data store and open data platform for hosting nature recovery maps and datasets, serving as a regional evidence portal. The tender was at the award stage and was concluded without competition through a direct procurement method, categorised as 'below threshold'. The process commenced on 19th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th March 2027, with a total contract value of £42,000, exclusive of VAT.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for large IT service companies like Huwise, which has been awarded the contract. Such businesses, especially those skilled in consulting, software development, internet, and support services, are well-suited to capitalise on this growth opportunity. By providing robust and scalable data solutions for the public sector, businesses can enhance their portfolios, driving innovation and establishing a foothold in the evolving landscape of regional data management. Furthermore, contracts like these underscore the importance of digital transformation in public administration, opening further avenues for tech enterprises to engage with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The Combined Authority is awarding a contract for the provision and operation of a Software as a Service (SaaS) data store and open data platform to host nature recovery maps and datasets, serving as the Regional Evidence Portal. The contract will support the continued operation of the existing platform, which has been piloted since January 2024 and hosts both previous and current MCA datasets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028465-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028465-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.huwise.com/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/

## Provenance

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