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Collections Index

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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01 May 2026 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract entitled "Collections Index," classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The process adhered to a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24th February 2026, and the awarded contract, worth £68,484, commenced on 25th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th February 2029. This award announcement was made on 1st May 2026, with SYSTEM SIMULATION LIMITED being the designated supplier.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations adept in providing software services. Given the procurement method and industry focus, businesses who specialise in developing comprehensive information systems would find this contract particularly attractive. Such companies can expand their portfolio by partnering with government departments and potentially leverage this experience to secure further public sector contracts in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collections Index

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to procure and provide a software service called CollectionsIndex+.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac91a144-801a-4653-a998-2caf667af680
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c13c3-04a8-4bf9-b60a-f28355a41487
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,484 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,484 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

SYSTEM SIMULATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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