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Website Hosting and Maintenance

O F W A T

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Water Services (Ofwat), based in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process under the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The awarded contract, titled "Website Hosting and Maintenance," was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £125,000, involves supporting Ofwat's websites with hosting, maintenance, and security and aims to improve content, user experience, and strategic alignment. The service delivery is planned across England and Wales, with the contract period running from 31 July 2025 to 30 July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale IT service providers, given its focus on website optimisation and continuous improvement. James Blake Solutions Ltd, a large entity located in London, has been awarded this contract, indicating their proficiency and capacity to handle substantial service commitments. Companies specialising in digital transformation and IT consultancy may find similar procurement opportunities in collaborations with government bodies like Ofwat, especially those with established frameworks for selective procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Hosting and Maintenance

Notice Description

Alongside supporting the organisation with hosting, maintenance and security arrangements, the Supplier selected will play a key role in building on those developments to help us deliver continuous improvements to the website's content, user experience and alignment with strategic objectives. As well as the main Ofwat website, there is the Open Water website. Currently, this is primarily a microsite with set information that needs less frequent updating

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a18ce14-dc29-4c6f-8e4e-4c3cfde9890e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e110aa-ae90-468f-a7d3-235c5ce03a9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES BLAKE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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