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UKEB website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live)

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

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21 Jan 2025 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has concluded the award phase of a procurement process for the UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board (UKEB) website redevelopment project, focusing on Phase 2 which includes the Alpha, Beta, and Live stages. The awarded contract, valued at £127,444, was issued to Torchbox Ltd and pertains to the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This project is set to take place in London and runs from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2027. The procurement method was selective, and the tender was issued via the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes 6 framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to demonstrate their capabilities in website redevelopment and user-centred design. Companies that excel in developing content management systems and adhering to government standards, especially those with experience in open-source solutions, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage given the suitability criteria and the potential for additional services such as service level agreements (SLAs), hosting, and continuous improvement budgets. This tender underscores the FRC's commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure, offering growth avenues for dedicated IT service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKEB website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live)

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") on behalf of The UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board ("UKEB") are seeking services relating to the UKEB's website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live). The UKEB / FRC has undertaken a Phase 1 Discovery / User Research. Following on from our Discovery phase we are proceeding with the report recommendations to: * Run a design-led Alpha phase focused on information architecture and content design. * Redesign the site in line with GOV.UK standards and the design recommendations derived from user needs. * Develop the new website in an open-source, monolithic CMS to reduce costs, simplify technology and meet priority user and editorial needs. * Focus development on priority user and organisational needs, also considering additional technical recommendations. Additional information: THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") on behalf of The UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board ("UKEB") have concluded the procurement for the UKEB's website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live) via the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes 6 framework agreement (Agreement number: RM1043.8). The FRC may extend the Call Off contract and Call-Off Contract Value by additional Statement of Works to cover additional Services (for example, SLA; Hosting; Continuous improvement budget).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e9d676e-e0a8-46bd-96cc-7011badca596
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c2175e-9024-48bf-871b-cd5e8cc2ff2d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,444 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2027 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
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@frc.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7492 2300

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5AS
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORCHBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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