This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITEP1001 - Umbraco Support 25-26" was managed by National Highways, a central government public authority in the UK, headquartered at Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford. This contract involved IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support related to the Umbraco content management system used by the National Highways. The procurement process followed a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The contract was initiated on 16th July 2025 and concluded on 31st May 2026. The contract status was marked as terminated by 1st June 2026 upon successful completion.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those with capabilities in consulting, software development, and CMS support, to engage with central government authorities. While the procurement was direct and not opened for competition, companies aiming to grow their expertise and services in public procurement can gain valuable insights from such contracts. Large-scale businesses like Umbraco AS, which was the supplier in this instance, demonstrate the type of well-established IT service providers that excel in such procurements. This scenario underscores the importance of building direct relationships with public authorities to secure future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITEP1001 - Umbraco Support 25-26

Notice Description

Delivery of the content management system support contract. The National Highways Website uses a software platform called 'Umbraco' as the Content Management System (CMS). The use of this system makes it easy for staff in the business to update web pages. A new support contract is required directly with 'Umbraco' as the maker of the software National Highways uses CMS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UMBRACO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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