---
title: "Email Marketing Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Email Marketing Platform

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689b7

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has completed its procurement process for an Email Marketing Platform, a project aimed at finding a more cost-effective alternative to the current provider, Granicus. The authority, located in Plymouth, UK, initiated this tender through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The industry category for this contract is IT services, consulting, software development, internet, and support. The award for this contract was made to DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED on 23rd April 2026, with the contract period ending on 29th May 2026. Although the contract title is the same as the tender title, the focus was on securing a platform capable of managing marketing emails efficiently. The contract's value is £34,644.90 gross, encompassing services delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at software development and support. DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED, identified as an SME, was awarded the contract due to their competence in providing IT solutions tailored to public sector needs. Businesses that can deliver services akin to email marketing platforms may find opportunities for growth in similar governmental projects. Establishing partnerships and demonstrating value-for-money solutions will be critical for businesses aiming to compete in future tenders like this, especially in regions where Plymouth City Council requires services. Engaging early in procurement processes and understanding specific public sector needs could facilitate successful entries into the market.

## Notice

GovDelivery provided by Granicus is currently used to manage PCC's marketing emails. The current contract with Granicus expires on 11th May 2026. PCC would like to explore the market for an alternative that is better value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037122-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELT SHARED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037122-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037122-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.deltservices.com
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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