Award

Blogging Platform

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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19 Jun 2018 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has completed a procurement process for the "Blogging Platform," a project focused on providing ongoing hosting, support services, and development for the existing blogging and campaigns platform at GOV.UK. This procurement falls within the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total contract value of £111,080. The procurement began with a selective method, acting as a call-off from a framework agreement, and was formally awarded on April 6, 2018, following a tender period that ended on April 2, 2018. The contract was active from April 10, 2018, to May 9, 2019, in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opens opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in software development and digital support. Businesses with expertise in hosting services, application management, or content management systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the public sector, leveraging their skills to support government digital initiatives effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blogging Platform

Notice Description

Providing ongoing hosting, support services and development to the existing blogging and campaigns platform at GOV.UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10cc2e77-0329-4b5b-b5fa-b06e4f24d999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3a9cdd-6932-40c2-88f4-74c966a6eb08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£111,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2018 - 9 May 2019 1-2 years
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DXW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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