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Umbraco Contract Management System (CMS) Support (UID 51)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 11:46

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:08

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Historic England involves the contracted support for their Umbraco Content Management System (CMS), initiated with the aim of enhancing and maintaining their web presence. The procurement falls under the services category, with a notable focus on software programming and consultancy services. Historic England, a public authority classified under sub-central government, is situated in Swindon, UK. The process followed an open procedure and concluded with the award and contract stages, with Codiance Limited, based in Cardiff, UK, securing the contract. The contract valued at a gross amount of £300,000 commences on 5th January 2026 and extends up to 4th January 2029. Significant milestones include the signing date on 22nd December 2025, after procurement completion on 23rd December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in Umbraco CMS support and development, particularly those able to deliver quality software programming and consultancy services. Given the MAT (Most Advantageous Tender) criteria with a weighting favouring quality over price, businesses with a strong track record in such services are well-suited to compete. The engagement offers a stable three-year contract, providing consistent business growth through long-term service provision to a prominent public authority. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier Codiance Limited, can leverage their agility and specialised expertise to compete effectively in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Umbraco Contract Management System (CMS) Support (UID 51)

Notice Description

Historic England uses Umbraco (currently v13) as the Content Management System managing our corporate website. We are looking for an agency specialising in Umbraco to support our in-house team with maintaining the current implementation and to supply advice and guidance on future development. Contract will be in place for three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d382
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085772-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jon Simmons
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODIANCE

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