Award

WP2223.1 & WP2223.2 - Capability Delivery Partner for GOV.UK Publishing Service

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

15 Apr 2025 at 15:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Capability Delivery Partner for GOV.UK Publishing Service". This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10 December 2024, with the contract starting on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. Key dates include the award notice publication on 15 April 2025. GDS's procurement involved an investment of £2,500,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the work involves maintaining and enhancing tools used for publishing on GOV.UK, supporting accessibility needs, and upskilling civil servant staff through knowledge sharing and collaborative practices. THOUGHTWORKS, LTD has been awarded the contract, highlighting the possibilities for large-scale IT companies to secure significant government projects and contribute to public service improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2223.1 & WP2223.2 - Capability Delivery Partner for GOV.UK Publishing Service

Notice Description

The GOV.UK Publishing Service provides and supports services that the government uses to publish and manage content on GOV.UK. The teams build and maintain a suite of publishing tools and the underlying platform. The delivery partners will work with GDS with user centred design at the heart of our decision making, to ensure we create the best tools for internal and external users. The work on these systems will help make sure we are meeting accessibility needs. Our delivery partners will contribute to upskilling our civil servant staff, through knowledge sharing, pair programming and shadowing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa496545-fbc1-4892-b507-e669dd2831c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d986381-359a-41ce-88b3-4ba41b3bd36a
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOUGHTWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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