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NSDC: Drupal Migration Consultancy & Advisory Service

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2025 at 12:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NSDC: Drupal Migration Consultancy & Advisory Service" was conducted by Newark And Sherwood District Council. As of 17th November 2025, the process is in the award stage, and the associated contract has been signed. The contract, valued at £128,000 in gross terms, involves consultancy services for migrating the council's website to LocalGov Drupal, falling under the "Software consultancy services" category. This was a limited competition, below-threshold procurement with services delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026.

This consultancy service offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy, particularly those experienced with Drupal migration. With a focused procurement method under a limited competition framework, businesses with a strategic focus on specialised ICT services could thrive. The project is ideally suited for SMEs, evidenced by the involvement of Entec Si Limited, an SME based in Birmingham. Such engagements not only boost the profile of businesses in the targeted industry but also expand their service portfolios across diverse UK regions, enhancing their competitive edge in future public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSDC: Drupal Migration Consultancy & Advisory Service

Notice Description

Consultancy for the migration of the council's website to LocalGov Drupal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074341-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Richardson
Contact Email
dave.richardson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTEC SI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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