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Provision of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) for Parliament.

THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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19 Jun 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the acquisition of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) intended for use by Parliament. The buying organisation responsible for this procurement is The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, located in Westminster, London, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for a database software package, with a contract value estimated between £450,000 and £700,000. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2025 to Skinsoft, with the procurement stage now in the award phase following an open procedure above threshold. The contract period is set from 29th May 2025 to 28th May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, by offering a platform to engage in high-profile projects with Parliament. The nature of the tender, requiring expertise in database software packages, opens doors for companies specialising in software development and IT services to showcase their capabilities and establish a robust governmental partnership. Companies with experience in delivering sophisticated software systems, and the ability to meet the specific needs of heritage collection management, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for elevated prestige and market expansion. The tender's open procedure encourages broad participation, fostering competitive advantage for businesses willing to innovate within this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) for Parliament.

Notice Description

Provision of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) for Parliament.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-079e8396-8ff8-4d8a-ab71-36459521ada3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b564c0-4dfe-475c-8d66-574f0b087868
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£493,657 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
Suzanna Faria-Johnston
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0PW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKINSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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