Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
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Hosting, Development, and Maintenance of Natural England's National Trails Website

Awarded 24 Jan 2022

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Awarded24 Jan 2022
Value£2,874,850.00
SupplierBig Blue Door Ltd
AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 3y 10mo ago12mo term
Awarded 24 Jan 2022Expired 23 Jan 2023

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Big Blue Door Ltd for hosting, development, support, and maintenance of the National Trails website.

The website, which serves approximately 1.5 million unique users annually, provides information on trail routes, facilities, inspiration, and events to help citizens plan walks in England and Wales.

The contract includes ongoing development support, particularly from January to March 2022, to implement accessibility changes and add new functionality, as well as regular updates to mapping information for new stretches of the England Coast Path National Trail.

The contract value is AUD 2,874,850.

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