Website Maintenance, Hosting and Development to the Infected Blood Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 May 2026 at 11:52

AwardUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 10:57

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:20

AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 15:09

AwardUpdate

11 Apr 2025 at 14:07

AwardUpdate

24 Jan 2025 at 14:49

Award

03 Sep 2024 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has engaged in a public procurement process titled "Website Maintenance, Hosting and Development to the Infected Blood Inquiry," classified under services in the CPV category for website operation hosting services (CPV: 72415000). This contract, valued at £102,975, is focused on maintaining, hosting, and developing a website, with work conducted across the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the contracting stage has been completed. The most recent update was on 21 May 2026, indicating an active status for the award with the contract period starting on 01 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2026.

For businesses, especially those experienced in website services, this contract represents an opportunity for long-term engagement with a government entity. Although the procurement method did not specifically target SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises, large-scale companies such as Digital Craftsmen Ltd, the supplier selected for this contract, have benefitted from similar awards. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality web services, combined with an established presence within the United Kingdom, would be well-positioned to secure similar opportunities in future public procurement initiatives by the Cabinet Office.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Website Maintenance, Hosting and Development to the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

Website development, maintenance and hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c8b9310-a05b-4521-b697-b6ddb18c1242
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
Not specified
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
£102,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

DIGITAL CRAFTSMEN

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