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Drupal 10 Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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 is procuring Drupal content management services to support its work globally. The requirement covers software programming and consultancy services, including developing, implementing and managing Drupal solutions. The multi-lot framework covers proactive maintenance retainers, feature development, website design services, and iterative development and maintenance. The buying organisation is the British Council, based in London, with delivery intended for its global operations. This is relevant to Drupal agencies, digital delivery partners, web development consultancies and technical service providers able to support enterprise content management platforms across multiple requirements. The framework structure spans both planned maintenance and project-based development, covering organisations that can provide ongoing support as well as design and iterative delivery capabilities.

The open procedure has reached the award stage. The tender was above threshold and used a framework arrangement. The original tender closed on 17 March 2026, enquiries closed on 3 March, and award decisions were due by 15 April. The award date was 22 July 2026, with signature scheduled for 5 August after standstill on 4 August. Digital Massive Limited was awarded £318,750 net (£382,500 gross) for Lots 1 and 2, with a contract from 14 August 2026 to 13 August 2028 and extensions to 13 August 2030. Zoocha Limited, Lightflows Limited and Affinity Digital (Technology) Limited each received a £159,375 net (£175,000 gross) Lot 2 award, running to 13 August 2028 with possible extension to 13 August 2034. Evaluation weighted commercial 40%, methodology and approach 30%, quality 20% and social value 10%.

This procurement demonstrates sustained demand from the British Council for specialist Drupal capability across maintenance, feature development, website design and iterative delivery. A credible future competitor would need proven experience developing, implementing and managing Drupal solutions, with the technical capacity to provide both planned support and responsive development across a global organisation. Strong delivery methodology and demonstrable quality would be central, alongside commercially competitive pricing and a clear social value offer. The successful supplier mix shows that small and medium-sized digital businesses can compete for this type of work. The framework also used both direct award and mini-competition routes for feature development, so suppliers should be able to respond to defined work packages as well as provide broader framework-level capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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. This is a multi-lot framework. Lot 1 - Proactive maintenance retainer, Lot 2 - Feature development, Lot 3 - Website design Services, Lot 4 - Iterative Development and Maintenance.

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/069329-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20261 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, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
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

AFFINITY DIGITAL (TECHNOLOGY) LIMITED

DIGITAL MASSIVE LIMITED

LIGHTFLOWS LIMITED

ZOOCHA LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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