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Content approval and review system

NS&I

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Content approval and review system" has been completed by NS&I, a prominent government-backed financial services provider located in London, England. This procurement, under the framework of CCS G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14), falls within the software-related services industry category, with specific classifications including software development and maintenance services. The selective procurement method was used to call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 5th December 2025, with the contract awarded on 30th December 2025 to Be the brand experience Ltd. The contract, active from 5th January 2026 until 4th January 2029, serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency for the buyer through enhanced content management and communications oversight.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, support, and maintenance. It is ideally suited for SMEs capable of delivering robust content management solutions, combining digital asset management and automated approval workflows. By engaging with this contract, companies can significantly enhance their portfolio in the public sector, collaborating with a leading financial entity like NS&I. The contract supports small and medium-sized enterprises, hinting at a preference for agile and specialised service providers capable of adapting to robust compliance and audit requirements. Businesses that offer innovative software solutions in content management systems will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their services and establish a long-term relationship with a government-backed organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content approval and review system

Notice Description

NS&I requires a system to serve as a centralised platform for managing all content and communications across NS&I's channels - including letters, websites, mobile app(s), emails, and social media. At its core, the system should maintain a minimum 3-year record of all financial communications and their approvals, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness. The new system will provide robust approval workflows, audit trails, digital asset management capabilities, and taxonomy-driven search. It will also support operational planning, team-based collaboration, and data governance needs across the content lifecycle. ***Contract awarded via CCS G-Cloud 14 framework RM1557.14****

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e03a8793-5348-4e0a-968c-064ca7b10d18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50ece2e1-51e8-4310-ab2d-e2a7cbb2b5b9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72264000 - Software reproduction services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BE THE BRAND EXPERIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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