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EHRC 2425-31 Website Hosting

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2025 at 08:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has completed the procurement process for website hosting under the title "EHRC 2425-31 Website Hosting". This procurement falls under the category of "World wide web (www) site operation host services" and covers delivery in regions including England, Scotland, and Wales within the United Kingdom. The tender process was selective, with the procurement being a call-off from the Government Digital Marketplace G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The tender period ended on 22 January 2025, and the contract, valued at £16,800, commenced on 26 February 2025 and will run until 25 February 2026. The award was made on 28 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Drupal hosting services, particularly those that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that can provide reliable website hosting solutions. The procurement method indicates the necessity for specialised services, well-suited to companies with expertise in digital infrastructure and government framework agreements. The awarded contract to ACQUIA LTD underscores the potential for growth in providing essential digital services to public sector organisations, emphasizing the importance of scalability and adherence to government standards for businesses looking to compete in similar procurements in the future.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
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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
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
£16,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2026 6-12 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
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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