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PR and comms software 2026-27 - AWARD

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Chris Horst

Contact Email: chris_horst@sandwell.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 0121 569 3037

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
4640.0 GBP
Published
29 Jan 2026, 17:20
Deadline
26 Jan 2026, 13:53
Contract Start
01 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2027, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
48510000 - Communication software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited t/a Vuelio
Official Source
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Description

Provision of PR/comms software for 5 platform users, including media enquiry resource, press release distribution function and UK media database.

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Opportunity Context

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