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Dynamic Drupal 10 Framework

British Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 11:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jul 2026 at 16:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 13:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council procured software programming and consultancy services for a dynamic Drupal 10 framework supporting its global work. The requirement covers fit-for-purpose Drupal content management systems, including development, implementation and ongoing management. It is divided into four service areas: proactive maintenance retainer; feature development; website design services; and iterative development and maintenance. Work is for the British Council’s international digital estate and may be delivered globally. The buyer is the British Council, a public authority based in London. The framework is intended for providers with proven experience of developing, implementing and managing Drupal solutions, rather than suppliers offering only general web design or unrelated software services.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure. The overall estimated value was £637,500 excluding VAT (£700,000 including VAT). The award date was 22 July 2026, contracts were signed on 14 August 2026, and the initial contract period runs to 13 August 2028, with extensions available to 13 August 2034 for the relevant framework arrangements. Digital Massive Limited was awarded Lots 1 and 2 for £318,750 excluding VAT (£382,500 including VAT). Zoocha Limited, Lightflows Limited and Affinity Digital (Technology) Limited were each awarded Lot 2 for £159,375 excluding VAT (£175,000 including VAT). Lots 3 and 4 have no recorded supplier award. Work orders are expected to be placed through mini-competitions, with some orders below £5,000 offered by ranking. Evaluation weighted commercial factors at 40%, methodology and approach at 30%, quality at 20% and social value at 10%.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from the British Council for specialist Drupal capability across maintenance, feature development, website design and iterative delivery. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable experience developing, implementing and managing Drupal content management systems, together with the delivery capacity to support an international organisation and compete for work orders through a framework route. Strong evidence would include a practical delivery methodology, reliable maintenance and support capability, sound quality controls and commercially competitive pricing. Social value formed part of the evaluation, so suppliers would also need a clear, evidenced social-value offer. The successful field included several small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that specialist firms of this scale can compete alongside established digital suppliers. The framework’s mini-competition model also suits providers able to respond flexibly to varied assignments rather than only large fixed projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Drupal 10 Framework

Notice Description

In order to deliver our work globally, the British Council uses fit-for-purpose Drupal content management systems (CMS). The British Council would like to hear from providers that have proven experience in developing, implementing and managing Drupal solutions.

Lot Information

Proactive maintenance retainer

Renewal: First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Feature development

Renewal: First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Website design Services

Renewal: First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Iterative Development and Maintenance

Renewal: First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£637,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£637,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£478,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£478,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DIGITAL MASSIVE LIMITED

ZOOCHA LIMITED

LIGHTFLOWS LIMITED

AFFINITY DIGITAL (TECHNOLOGY) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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