Scope
Reference
T2714
Description
The Council requires an upgrade to the current Content Management System provided by Professional Granite Consulting LTD to ensure continued use and to meet the operational requirement to create, edit, organise, and publish content on Council websites. The system provides the structure for managing text, images, videos, and other digital assets.
The current Content Management System is no longer supported post December 2026 and a migration to a different platform is required. Removal of maintenance, support and upgrades post December 2026 poses a significant security and reputational risk to the organisation.
The contract period for this contract is four (4) years due to the financial investment required for the upgrade of the Content Managment System and to enable the Council to carry out a full appraisal of the requirement and a long term plan for the future.
Contract 1. T2714 Upgrade and contract extension of the Content Management System (CMS) for Council Websites
Supplier
Contract value
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 13 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 February 2026 to 17 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48783000 - Content management software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Professional Granite Consulting LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYXL-1149-GJCT
City Quarter, Lapps Quay
Cork
T12 KCW0
Ireland
Email: hjennings@simplyzesty.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Belfast City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXY-5321-CGZM
9-21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Morrison
Email: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland