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title: "Sandwell Trends Website"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2cd"
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# Sandwell Trends Website

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2cd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Sandwell Trends Website was executed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority within the central government situated in Oldbury, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to web page editing software development services, serving the regions of Sandwell, Walsall, and Dudley. The procurement, initiated in the tender stage, concluded with an award and contract to BIG BLUE DOOR LIMITED, effective from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement method followed an open competitive process within the threshold limits, focusing on website hosting, maintenance, and data handling improvements, emphasizing service delivery for local authority websites.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in web development, particularly those focusing on hosting, maintenance, and data handling in public sector applications. Big Blue Door Limited, an SME, secured the contract highlighting the potential for similar small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in public procurement by providing innovative solutions and support services. The contract’s scope for renewal and extension underscores long-term collaboration opportunities within the public sector, particularly suitable for businesses capable of delivering resilient web solutions and continuous improvement in data intelligence services.

## Notice

Open competitive procurement process, for a regulated below threshold requirement. The purpose of this procurement is for the Sandwell Trends website hosting, maintenance and support, to ensure that the site is fit for purpose. The website would also benefit from expert recommendations for improvements in handling, updating and displaying data intelligence and the implementation of these agreed recommendations. The website is a three-borough website which incorporates specific sites and pages for Sandwell MBC, Walsall MBC and Dudley MBC. The sites / pages are known as Sandwell Trends, All about Dudley and Walsall Insights. The website presents data and intelligence about the boroughs and their local populations. It is a public facing website which provides a supportive information for commissioning and service delivery. Each local authority has their own website identity and homepage, uploading and maintaining their own webpage content. However, the site's framework can facilitate cooperative working across all three local authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062477-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIG BLUE DOOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062477-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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