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GAC Website Maintenance and Hosting

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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27 Feb 2025 at 17:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a direct procurement process titled "GAC Website Maintenance and Hosting," classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). This procurement, valued at £21,900, required services for website hosting and maintenance at the department's London location (postal code SW1A 2BQ). The tender period concluded on 6 January 2025, and the contract period is set from 28 February 2025 to 28 February 2027. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), highlighting a streamlined, direct procurement approach.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) by establishing long-term relationships with government departments. Thirty8 Digital Limited, an SME based in Cornwall, has been awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in website maintenance and hosting, are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts with government entities, fostering business growth and establishing a robust portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GAC Website Maintenance and Hosting

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are seeking a supplier to provide website hosting, maintenance and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f715896-1fe5-413a-9a31-56cee80ff6e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07174acc-5c7c-4060-9d02-3ad203f2ae52
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
£21,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRTY8 DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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