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. 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
Proactive maintenance retainer service. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT (pg. 18) for lot estimations.
Renewal: First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Feature developmentFeature development services. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT for lot estimations.
Renewal: First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Website design ServicesWebsite design services. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT for lot estimations.
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 MaintenanceIterative Development and Maintenance services. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT for lot estimations.
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/015257-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
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
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Feb 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Contact Name
- Charlie Loveday
- Contact Email
- charlie.loveday1@britishcouncil.org
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- E20 1JQ
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015257-2026
19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
Please register on our procurement portal in order to access the tender pack. The tender reference is ITT1032387
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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