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Provision of Taxonomy Readiness

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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25 Nov 2024 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Taxonomy Readiness to Mekon Limited under the direct procurement method. This contract, classified under the IT services category, is aimed at supporting a technology transformation to improve the user experience in finding and understanding statistical content and data. The contract, valued at GBP 19,000, runs from 1st December 2024 to 28th February 2025, with delivery scheduled within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award finalised on 6th November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, consultancy, and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit from this project, given the nature of services required to create a dynamic and adaptive taxonomy for the ONS. Such projects can help these businesses enhance their portfolios and establish themselves within the competitive landscape of public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxonomy Readiness

Notice Description

ONS is undergoing a technology transformation and is seeking to improve the user experience associated with finding and understanding content and data. The current taxonomy is not fit for purpose and needs a refresh. We need a dynamic taxonomy that: Improves findability of statistical content and data and enhances users experience in getting users to find, explore, understand and use our releases Supports the provision of recommendations through rich linking and semantic approaches Follow best practice and is adaptable to evolving user needs and future tech, Informs the new URL structures for the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81a1a392-2e93-4715-9f2d-a7c7a91d4835
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a461abe-e2df-4e98-847b-571ecdc28bf7
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, VCSE
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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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