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title: "Drupal hosting for the Solas web estate"
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# Drupal hosting for the Solas web estate

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32435b4-3ca7-4be8-9bcb-5b85cc9e5c5b

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking a supplier for Drupal hosting services for the Solas web estate, encompassing around 134 sites. This procurement falls under the IT services and software package industry categories, and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,288,962, is set to commence on 15th September 2021 and will remain valid until 15th September 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 16th August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services and software development to expand their business offerings. Companies with experience in web hosting, particularly those familiar with content management systems like Drupal, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract may lead to long-term partnerships given the duration of the agreement and the transition to a new platform, creating a pathway for ongoing collaboration and innovation.

## Notice

Solas is the content management system for our global web presence (c134 sites). The hosting and support has been provided by a third party IXIS IT LTD via a succession of G-Cloud contracts. We need to re-procure hostiing and support with end of life in mind as we will be transitioning all sites to the new Beacon platform during the life of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e7871b-7c51-4997-86f0-13e6ec056f62 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 15 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,288,962 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,288,962 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CTI DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e7871b-7c51-4997-86f0-13e6ec056f62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e7871b-7c51-4997-86f0-13e6ec056f62
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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