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title: "Collections Index"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Collections Index

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac91a144-801a-4653-a998-2caf667af680

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract entitled "Collections Index," classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The process adhered to a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24th February 2026, and the awarded contract, worth £68,484, commenced on 25th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th February 2029. This award announcement was made on 1st May 2026, with SYSTEM SIMULATION LIMITED being the designated supplier.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations adept in providing software services. Given the procurement method and industry focus, businesses who specialise in developing comprehensive information systems would find this contract particularly attractive. Such companies can expand their portfolio by partnering with government departments and potentially leverage this experience to secure further public sector contracts in the UK.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to procure and provide a software service called CollectionsIndex+.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c13c3-04a8-4bf9-b60a-f28355a41487 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,484 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | SYSTEM SIMULATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c13c3-04a8-4bf9-b60a-f28355a41487

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c13c3-04a8-4bf9-b60a-f28355a41487
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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