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UKRI - DDaT21452 - Wordpress Hosting and maintenance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process under the title "UKRI - DDaT21452 - Wordpress Hosting and maintenance", focusing on the software package and information systems industry category. The service location specified for delivery is at postal code CB3 0ET. The procurement process was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement (G Cloud 12), concluding at the award stage on 9th October 2024. This contract, with a value of £57,600, is set for a two-year duration starting on 1st November 2024 and ending on 2nd November 2025, with potential extensions available for up to two additional 12-month periods. The contract was awarded to The Dextrous Web Ltd, trading as DXW Digital, marking the completion of the process.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the digital and software services sector. Companies capable of providing expert hosting, maintenance, and support services for WordPress platforms can leverage the structured framework agreements like G Cloud 12 to secure contracts and build their portfolio. The successful bidder, The Dextrous Web Ltd, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively harness such opportunities through selective procurement methods, enhancing their business prospects in the competitive digital services marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - DDaT21452 - Wordpress Hosting and maintenance

Notice Description

***This is not a call for competition*** This contract was awarded to The Dextrous Web Ltd T/A as dxw. for the procurement of hosting, maintenance and support for Website hosting and maintenance . This contract has been concluded under the G Cloud 12 framework following the framework guidance. The contract is for two years with possible extensions for two optional 12 month periods. Variation option for year 2 has been utilise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ac9a7f4-0801-4563-8ee4-b1d1213c899b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1af6fe-c174-4202-8110-16a31eddea2c
Current Stage
Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 2 Nov 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE DEXTROUS WEB

THE DEXTROUS WEB LTD T/A DXW DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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