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Major Historic Archiving Project

CABINET OFFICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 20:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Major Historic Archiving Project," involving IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The project, aligned with the industry category of IT services under CPV code 72000000, is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2DS. This tender has reached the award stage, with Softwire Technology Limited contracted by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to undertake the project for the digital memorial dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II. Procured through a selective method via a framework agreement, the contract spans from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an award date of 24th February 2026 and a contractual value of £750,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and digital archiving solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project appealing due to its emphasis on continuous improvement and public engagement features of the memorial service. The nature of the project, focusing on digital solutions for heritage archiving, invites businesses with experience in handling online services and public interaction platforms to compete for such contracts, fostering growth and innovation within the technological and cultural industries.

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Notice Title

Major Historic Archiving Project

Notice Description

Softwire Technology Limited have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office to provide the build, run, and continuous improvement capabilities for the Queen Elizabeth II Digital Memorial, an online service intended to allow the public to learn about the late Queen and contribute their own memories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23c8ef82-839c-4ed6-976d-12ab1ec7a2ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1483f759-9e06-4313-b584-53a3286dbd43
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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