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Corporate Website Hosting and Maintenance

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2024 at 08:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has completed a procurement process for the "Corporate Website Hosting and Maintenance" contract. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services (CPV id: 72000000). The contract scope includes the hosting, management, and maintenance of HRA's corporate website to ensure compliance with national standards. The contract, awarded to Big Blue Door Limited, runs from 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2027. The procurement method was a single tender action due to the expiration of G-Cloud 13 on 8 November 2024, making it difficult to proceed under the framework. The contract's total value is £93,312, and services will be delivered to various global locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by HRA's favouring SMEs for this contract. The tender's nature—rapid response to the expiration of G-Cloud 13—highlights the need for businesses adept at providing continuous and compliant IT services. Companies specialised in website management, particularly those with experience in governmental or healthcare sectors, would find themselves well-suited to similar future contracts. The awarded supplier, Big Blue Door Limited, an SME, sets a precedent for other small to medium-sized enterprises to leverage their agility and specialised skills to secure government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Website Hosting and Maintenance

Notice Description

Hosting and ongoing management and maintenance of the HRA's corporate website, including regular checks to ensure ongoing compliance with national standards. A procurement process via G-Cloud 13 identified the Supplier as the only provider capable of meeting our technical and budgetary requirements. However, due to the expiry of G-Cloud 13 on 8 November 2024, it was no longer possible to proceed with a call-off under the framework. Given the Supplier's unique suitability and the absence of viable alternatives within budget, it was determined to be justified and proportionate to proceed with a single tender action (below threshold). As the incumbent supplier, Big Blue Door Ltd ensures continuity of service, avoids transition costs, and provides value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33a51622-acef-4c0f-bcf4-6fa0556796e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d85f49-cd67-4a15-9bea-2323a4cfbda9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£93,312 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,312 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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