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Preservica Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a Preservica Subscription, focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. Located in London, the contract falls under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process reached the award stage with a contract period from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026, and an award date of 14th December 2025. The contract's award notice was published on 13th February 2026, with a total value of £73,400 GBP.

This tender provides opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Firms that meet the suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs might find this contract appealing, given its focus on subscription licensing. Preservica Ltd, a supplier based in Abingdon, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to successfully compete in this domain. Businesses with expertise in IT services and who are aligned with the framework agreement approach are particularly well-suited to engage with such public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preservica Subscription

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide 1 year of Preservica licensing subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb1567f8-531a-41c6-8f06-93c96f142b0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8141f79-bf62-4922-ba2d-15b7e5a760bb
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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