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Drupal hosting for the Solas web estate

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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21 Sep 2021 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier for Drupal hosting services for the Solas web estate, encompassing around 134 sites. This procurement falls under the IT services and software package industry categories, and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,288,962, is set to commence on 15th September 2021 and will remain valid until 15th September 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 16th August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services and software development to expand their business offerings. Companies with experience in web hosting, particularly those familiar with content management systems like Drupal, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract may lead to long-term partnerships given the duration of the agreement and the transition to a new platform, creating a pathway for ongoing collaboration and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drupal hosting for the Solas web estate

Notice Description

Solas is the content management system for our global web presence (c134 sites). The hosting and support has been provided by a third party IXIS IT LTD via a succession of G-Cloud contracts. We need to re-procure hostiing and support with end of life in mind as we will be transitioning all sites to the new Beacon platform during the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e7871b-7c51-4997-86f0-13e6ec056f62
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,288,962 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,288,962 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2021 - 15 Sep 2025 4-5 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
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Charlotte Morris
Contact Email
charlotte.morris@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
0161 957 7144

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTI DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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