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The Provision of Opentext Content Manager Support and Maintenance

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of Opentext Content Manager Support and Maintenance," a project classified under software-related services. This involves renewing support for HSE's OpenText Content Manager v23.4, with services to be delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21st January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2026 and set to end on 28th February 2027. The award was published on 25th March 2026, confirming that Oyster IMS will provide the services valued at £370,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs, specifically those specialising in software and IT support services. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in managing and maintaining on-premise software installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies operating within the United Kingdom and adept at providing regional service delivery across its various locales could find this to be a lucrative contract. Although the contract has already been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, offering business growth potential in the software services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Opentext Content Manager Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

HSE has an on-premise installation of OpenText (formerly known as Microfocus) Content Manager v23.4 alongside the 'Content Manager Web App' version. HSE needs to renew the support for the existing Content Manager installation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13e1ed41-e322-4168-b1f8-84974c2a542f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b740b5b6-4d7a-4071-ac5f-848787edc30a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OYSTER IMS

Further Information

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