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EHRC 2425-31 Website Hosting

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Equality and Human Rights Commission involves the provision of Drupal hosting for an external website, with the contract titled "EHRC 2425-31 Website Hosting." This process falls under the industry category of "World wide web (www) site operation host services," with procurement spanning regions across England, Scotland, and Wales in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement within the Government Digital Marketplace G-Cloud 14. The contract period started on 26th February 2025 and will end on 25th February 2027, following an award made on 25th February 2025, with updates as recent as 9th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in web hosting services, particularly those adept in Drupal platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable candidates to compete, considering the project's scale and scope within the public service domain. Engaging with this procurement process allows businesses to establish strong relations with the buying authority, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and expand their footprint in servicing governmental organisations across multiple UK regions. Businesses positioned to provide competitive and reliable web hosting services can leverage this contract for sustained business growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2425-31 Website Hosting

Notice Description

Drupal hosting for the an external website. Call-off from the Government Digital Marketplace G-Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97d4b25c-1cb7-40d2-af3d-a23396ae5ff3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd08025-3efa-47b9-9488-f5227d0ffd65
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,877 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,877 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACQUIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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