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Contracted content design service for Digital Communications Team con_26160

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Nov 2024 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for content design services for its Digital Communications Team to Scroll Ltd. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Public Relations Services (CPV code 79416000), follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. It has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st December 2024 and conclude on 30th November 2026. The contract, valued at £4,900,000, involves services for maintaining and developing content on over 10,000 GOV.UK webpages, ensuring accessible and timely information publication across regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 3rd September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in digital content design and editorial services, particularly those experienced in government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable to compete for this contract, reflecting a supportive approach to diverse participation. The ongoing requirement for high-quality, accessible digital content on a large scale makes this an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contracted content design service for Digital Communications Team con_26160

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) Digital Communications Team (DCT) are responsible for over 10,000 GOV.UK webpages. We have a legal duty to provide information as a department of state, which we must publish in an accessible format on GOV.UK. Without a fully functioning DCT team we would not be able to meet the Department of State function. DCT is led by user need using data and insight to provide relevant, timely and accessible information and guidance. DCT therefore has an ongoing requirement for contracted services, supporting digital content design and editorial service to enable continuation of business critical GOV.UK publishing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-632ea659-4346-43fc-898c-86e03b5cc5b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72bb0220-2962-4afc-9294-433381f15bdd
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCROLL

Further Information

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