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Content Management System (CMS) - 2025 Renewal

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Jan 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Content Management System (CMS) titled "Content Management System (CMS) - 2025 Renewal." The contract, worth £476,220, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and will cover the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement process was conducted using the selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 29th January 2025 and is due to expire on 28th January 2028, with a potential optional extension of 2 years. The final stage of this procurement saw the award announced on 13th January 2025, following an end to the tender period on 25th November 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in delivering essential public sector digital services, fostering business growth through government contracts. With the contract's extensive geographic coverage and the nature of the CMS solution required, technology firms specialising in software package and information systems will find this a valuable opportunity, particularly those experienced in managing comprehensive, scalable content systems for large organisations. The awarded supplier, Akhter Computers, a well-established SME, demonstrates the suitability for businesses with similar profiles to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Content Management System (CMS) - 2025 Renewal

Notice Description

DfE is seeking a Contract for the provision of a Content Management System (CMS) to commence on 29th January 2025, with an Expiry Date of 28th January 2028. There shall be one Optional Extension Period of 2 years included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3a7a3e1-38b4-475f-b670-08bcdcebe8a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86b2df5-588d-486d-a0cb-fe699d49411a
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
£476,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£476,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2028 2-3 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
Lindsay Sanderson
Contact Email
lindsay.sanderson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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