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Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 16:00

Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 20:18

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, based in Sheffield, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Digital Experience Platform (DXP). The platform aims to enhance the Bank's external digital presence through improved content management, digital governance, and user experience. This procurement falls under the services category, with relevant industry classifications including software packages and information systems. The process will be conducted via an open procurement method with a focus on a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 14th October 2026 and an expression of interest deadline on 26th October 2026. The planned contract is valued at £3,500,000, with a potential gross value of £4,200,000, and aims to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2035, with options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, digital platform integration, and cloud services, particularly those offering comprehensive digital experience solutions. Companies capable of providing an integrated platform encompassing content management systems, digital asset management, and GDPR-compliant consent management platforms will find this an ideal opportunity for growth and partnership with a central government public authority. With the procurement aimed at establishing a stable and scalable long-term solution, vendors with a strong track record in delivering large-scale digital services will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs are also encouraged to participate, promising a competitive yet inclusive bidding environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Experience Platform

Notice Description

THIS IS A PLANNED PROCUREMENT NOTICE - NOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO BID. The British Business Bank (BBB) is planning a future procurement for a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) comprising website hosting, content management, and supporting digital tooling. The objective is to establish a modern, scalable, and secure platform to support BBB's external digital estate, enabling improved content management, digital governance, and user experience. 2. Scope of Requirement The proposed procurement will seek a single supplier (or integrated solution) to provide a consolidated DXP service including: Content Management System (CMS) (Drupal-based) Digital Asset Management (DAM) capability Digital Quality Management (DQM) / accessibility monitoring Consent Management Platform (CMP) for GDPR compliance Cloud hosting and support services The solution is expected to provide an integrated platform enabling efficient management of multiple websites and digital assets. The requirement is for a platform-as-a-service solution covering hosting, CMS and associated tooling; it is not a requirement for standalone web-design or website creative services.

Planning Information

Engagement via one-way questionnaire. This stage is not mandatory for suppliers however those wishing to engage in this questionnaire please go to https;//www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ 8J4P2T3M6D Should British Business Bank have any concerns, queries or clarifications with your response to the questionnaire, we may reach out to you. Please note we anticipate a high volume of interest in this exercise, and will therefore be unable to address supplier questions or attend individual supplier meetings as part of this stage. Access Code : 8J4P2T3M6D

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065355-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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