Award

Contentful CMS

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2021 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the "Contentful CMS" professional platform, falling under the software package and information systems category. The contract, valued at £129,412, was awarded on 28th January 2021, following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period is from 29th January 2021 to 28th January 2023, and it encompasses deliveries to various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on content management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the expertise in providing professional software platforms would find this contract particularly suitable. It is a chance for such businesses to engage with a prominent government organisation and potentially establish long-term partnerships in the educational sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Contentful CMS

Notice Description

Contentful CMS professional platform and associated SLA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b594ca37-b60c-4722-b51d-46becfbe7b3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae65cd6c-312c-45f5-8c22-7ec1066024eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£129,412 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,412 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 7RA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b594ca37-b60c-4722-b51d-46becfbe7b3c-2021-03-23T14:28:10Z",
    "date": "2021-03-23T14:28:10Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-b594ca37-b60c-4722-b51d-46becfbe7b3c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_257523/945088",
        "title": "Contentful CMS",
        "description": "Contentful CMS professional platform and associated SLA",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 129412,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-01-28T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-01-29T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2023-01-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-164853",
            "name": "Department for Education",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Education"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Piccadilly Gate, Store Street",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "postalCode": "M60 7RA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "neil.spurr@education.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-151618",
            "name": "Akhter Computers Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Akhter Computers Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Akhter House, Perry Road, Harlow, CM187PN"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-164853",
        "name": "Department for Education"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b594ca37-b60c-4722-b51d-46becfbe7b3c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2021-01-28T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-03-23T14:28:10Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 129412,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-151618",
                    "name": "Akhter Computers Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2021-01-29T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2023-01-28T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae65cd6c-312c-45f5-8c22-7ec1066024eb",
                    "datePublished": "2021-03-23T14:28:10Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc9bc204-795b-4cf9-8d1c-cf48e8489128",
                    "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}