Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-065833
- Published by:
- BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Authority ID:
- AA81260
- Publication date:
- 20 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 17 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
In order to deliver our work globally, the British Council uses fit-for-purpose Drupal content management systems (CMS). The British Council would like to hear from providers that have proven experience in developing, implementing and managing Drupal solutions. This is a multi-lot framework. Lot 1 - Proactive maintenance retainer, Lot 2 - Feature development, Lot 3 - Website design Services, Lot 4 - Iterative Development and Maintenance.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
ITT1032349
Procurement description
In order to deliver our work globally, the British Council uses fit-for-purpose Drupal content management systems (CMS). The British Council would like to hear from providers that have proven experience in developing, implementing and managing Drupal solutions.
This is a multi-lot framework. Lot 1 - Proactive maintenance retainer, Lot 2 - Feature development, Lot 3 - Website design Services, Lot 4 - Iterative Development and Maintenance.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
637500 GBP to 637500GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
15 April 2026, 00:00AM to 14 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 14 April 2029
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Is this an open framework scheme?
Yes
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Identification register:
Address 1: 1 Redman Place, Stratford,
Town/City: London
Postcode: E20 1JQ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Companies House: RC000060
NUTS code: UKI41
Contact name: Charlie Loveday
Email: Charlie.Loveday1@britishcouncil.org
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Framework
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
14 February 2034, 23:59PM
Award method when using the framework
With and without reopening competition
Framework operation description
Lot 1, 3 and 4 are anticipated to be single supplier lots. Lot 2 will be a mini-competition an direct award option for low value contracts.
Lots
Divided into 4 lots
Proactive maintenance retainer
Lot number: 1 Description
Proactive maintenance retainer service. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT (pg. 18) for lot estimations.
CPV classifications
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
159375 GBP Excluding VAT
175000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
15 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
14 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
14 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Methodology and Approach
Weighting: 30
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Feature development
Lot number: 2 Description
Feature development services. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT for lot estimations.
CPV classifications
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
159375 GBP Excluding VAT
175000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
15 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
14 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
14 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Methodology and Approach
Weighting: 30
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Website design Services
Lot number: 3 Description
Website design services. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT for lot estimations.
CPV classifications
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
159375 GBP Excluding VAT
175000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
15 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
14 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
14 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Methodology and Approach
Weighting: 30
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Iterative Development and Maintenance
Lot number: 4 Description
Iterative Development and Maintenance services. Please see ITT pg. 12 for full specification. Please also see ITT for lot estimations.
CPV classifications
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
159375 GBP Excluding VAT
175000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
15 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
14 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
14 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
First framework in the Open Framework scheme is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Methodology and Approach
Weighting: 30
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 March 2026, 11:00AM
Enquiry deadline
03 March 2026, 23:59PM
Date of award of contract
15 April 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Please register on our procurement portal in order to access the tender pack. The tender reference is ITT1032387
Document type
Technical specifications
Description
Please register on our procurement portal in order to access the tender pack. The tender reference is ITT1032387
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 72200000 |
Software programming and consultancy services |
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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