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Content Management System for Digital Prison Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Feb 2025 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Content Management System (CMS) for their Digital Prison Services, classified under the industry category of Content Management Software Package (CPV: 48783000). The contract, valued at £221,320.50 GBP, commenced on 17 February 2025 and will run until 16 February 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded on 14 February 2025. Delivery for this service is to span multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and content management solutions, particularly those operating as SMEs or VCSEs. The nature of the contract, spanning over three years, allows for a stable revenue stream and the potential for further engagements within the public sector. Companies with expertise in content management systems and experience in broad geographical deployments would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, fostering business expansion and increasing their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Management System for Digital Prison Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Content Management System for the Digital Prison Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bcd4fd7-6161-4099-b44d-a647b74825c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3baacd69-e3cf-43ed-ba0c-8135503d4e48
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£221,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
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

CANTARUS

Further Information

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