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Culture Collection's Website Content Platform (Umbraco) Upgrade

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for upgrading the Culture Collection's Website Content Platform using Umbraco, classified under the IT software package category. Located in London, the upgrade falls within the main procurement category of works. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to PEOPLE PLACES LIVES LIMITED on 4th September 2025. The contract period is set to run from 5th September 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a total value of £40,000. This award is part of an ongoing effort by the agency to enhance digital infrastructures, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 4PU.

This tender presents notable opportunities for IT software companies with expertise in content platform upgrades, particularly those familiar with Umbraco. SMEs may find this specific procurement less accessible given its exclusion of SME suitability, but it remains an insightful case study for similar future frameworks. The awarded contract to PEOPLE PLACES LIVES LIMITED, an SME, underscores the potential for small and medium enterprises with a proven track record and specific technical capabilities to secure government contracts within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culture Collection's Website Content Platform (Umbraco) Upgrade

Notice Description

Culture Collection's Website Content Platform (Umbraco) Upgrade

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b311628-84e5-417f-9121-7cfa51ef8851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0e1b80-72d2-4419-91c3-1b9f01b08948
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLACES LIVES

Further Information

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