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WP2114

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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01 Mar 2023 at 17:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has awarded a contract for the project named WP2114: GOV.UK site search improvement. This project falls under the 'Computer support and consultancy services' category and involves identifying and evaluating managed site search solutions to enhance search performance on the GOV.UK website. The tender process was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from March 6, 2023, to December 5, 2023, with a total value of £898,000. The procurement stage was completed on January 27, 2023, with a tender period ending on November 28, 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the Computer support and consultancy services industry to engage with the Government Digital Service on improving search functionality for the GOV.UK platform. Companies specialising in managed site search solutions can leverage their expertise to participate in this project. The award to KIN AND CARTA CREATE EUROPE LIMITED signals a successful partnership between the buying organisation and the supplier, demonstrating potential for similar collaborations in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2114

Notice Description

Identify, test and evaluate a range of managed site search solutions for the GOV.UK website to improve search performance. The chosen solution will be integrated with the GOV.UK tech stack in a subsequent stage of work. Link to requirements: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/18542

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438ea1f7-5c97-4097-9d0b-a7ee5eb1b9ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£898,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£898,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 5 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIN AND CARTA CREATE EUROPE

Further Information

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