Award

Semantic Layer Tool

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS), located at The Whitechapel Building in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a "Semantic Layer Tool" under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £330,000, was awarded to TELANA LIMITED, an SME based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 7th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th December 2026. The procurement process reached the Award stage, with the award notice published on 15th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs with capabilities in developing and providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in data standardisation and integration services. Businesses capable of delivering robust IT services and consulting within the government sector will find potential growth through involvement in similar framework agreements. The procurement method favours businesses with expertise in semantic layer technologies, and, given the scope, could extend an SME's profile within the government contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

Semantic Layer Tool

Notice Description

To provide a Semantic Layer software service to Government Digital Service (GDS). A semantic layer tool allows GDS to standardise and unify its data across its services and products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af81255d-38a7-4c28-972b-1b6c447edde6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcaeab97-9530-432e-b996-6a4bba50d33e
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
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 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
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

TELANA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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