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title: "Content Management System (CMS) - 2025 Renewal"
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# Content Management System (CMS) - 2025 Renewal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3a7a3e1-38b4-475f-b670-08bcdcebe8a6

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Content Management System (CMS) titled "Content Management System (CMS) - 2025 Renewal." The contract, worth £476,220, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and will cover the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement process was conducted using the selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 29th January 2025 and is due to expire on 28th January 2028, with a potential optional extension of 2 years. The final stage of this procurement saw the award announced on 13th January 2025, following an end to the tender period on 25th November 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in delivering essential public sector digital services, fostering business growth through government contracts. With the contract's extensive geographic coverage and the nature of the CMS solution required, technology firms specialising in software package and information systems will find this a valuable opportunity, particularly those experienced in managing comprehensive, scalable content systems for large organisations. The awarded supplier, Akhter Computers, a well-established SME, demonstrates the suitability for businesses with similar profiles to compete for such contracts.

## Notice

DfE is seeking a Contract for the provision of a Content Management System (CMS) to commence on 29th January 2025, with an Expiry Date of 28th January 2028. There shall be one Optional Extension Period of 2 years included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86b2df5-588d-486d-a0cb-fe699d49411a |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £476,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,220 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86b2df5-588d-486d-a0cb-fe699d49411a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86b2df5-588d-486d-a0cb-fe699d49411a
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f00b36b-e2b1-4f84-86ba-f3655bda7f20
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