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UKGWA Website Redesign Project

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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17 Sep 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process for the UKGWA Website Redesign Project. This project involves designing and developing a new website to replace the existing UK Government Web Archive WordPress site and falls under the industry category of World Wide Web site design services. The process, initiated as a tender and executed through a selective procurement method by call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The winning bid, valued at £90,055.20, was awarded to Torchbox Ltd on 12th September 2025. The contract period is set from 15th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the delivery address corresponding to the postal code TW94DU.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in web design and development, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive solutions in internet services, computer support, and consultancy. The procurement method favours SMEs, highlighting potential growth for smaller companies like Torchbox Ltd, situated in Bristol. Such projects under government frameworks can provide a stable revenue stream and bolster a company's portfolio in delivering high-profile, government-standard web solutions.

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Notice Title

UKGWA Website Redesign Project

Notice Description

Design and develop a new website to replace the existing UK Government Web Archive WordPress site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-643608ba-0458-450f-b4ec-2369ba6f0e40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/771239e4-a8e6-42c0-9587-5961568f9ca6
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72420000 - Internet development services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,055 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,055 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORCHBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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