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WP2213 GOV.UK Search

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 Jun 2024 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has awarded a contract for the project titled "WP2213 GOV.UK Search" in the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £227,600 and the tender period ended on 31st May 2024. The contract with KIN AND CARTA CREATE EUROPE LIMITED as the supplier will be in effect from 3rd June 2024 to 2nd June 2025. The procurement process was initiated as a tender with an award status, and it took place in London, with the buyer located at 10 Whitechapel Building, Whitechapel High Street, E1 8QS, England.

This contract award for upgrading the GOV.UK site search engine to Google Vertex AI search offers opportunities for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Government Digital Service aims to engage a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses with capabilities in managing service teams and implementing search engine upgrades would be well-suited to compete. The project provides a chance for innovative companies in the IT industry to showcase their expertise and potentially form long-term partnerships with the Government Digital Service.

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Notice Title

WP2213 GOV.UK Search

Notice Description

GOV.UK has had a commercial contract in place since March 2023 for a managed service team to upgrade the GOV.UK site search engine. They have integrated a new search engine with GOV.UK: Google Vertex AI search, to improve the relevance of search results.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-526027b7-f207-4b8b-8fbc-42f9cae27657
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951d92e2-1e79-4a43-8b15-5633ee9e3fcf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£227,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

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