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title: "Provision of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) for Parliament."
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# Provision of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) for Parliament.

Buyer: THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-079e8396-8ff8-4d8a-ab71-36459521ada3

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves the acquisition of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) intended for use by Parliament. The buying organisation responsible for this procurement is The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords, located in Westminster, London, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for a database software package, with a contract value estimated between £450,000 and £700,000. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2025 to Skinsoft, with the procurement stage now in the award phase following an open procedure above threshold. The contract period is set from 29th May 2025 to 28th May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, by offering a platform to engage in high-profile projects with Parliament. The nature of the tender, requiring expertise in database software packages, opens doors for companies specialising in software development and IT services to showcase their capabilities and establish a robust governmental partnership. Companies with experience in delivering sophisticated software systems, and the ability to meet the specific needs of heritage collection management, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for elevated prestige and market expansion. The tender's open procedure encourages broad participation, fostering competitive advantage for businesses willing to innovate within this sector.

## Notice

Provision of software for a Heritage Collections Management System (CMS) for Parliament.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b564c0-4dfe-475c-8d66-574f0b087868 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2025 - 28 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £493,657 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0PW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKINSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b564c0-4dfe-475c-8d66-574f0b087868

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b564c0-4dfe-475c-8d66-574f0b087868
  19th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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