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C-3960

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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05 Sep 2025 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process titled "C-3960," focusing on web design services under the industry category of "World wide web site design services" in the United Kingdom. The procurement involved awarding a 7-month contract to The Dextrous Web (DXW) via a direct Single Tender Action, starting from 11 August 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £13,110, required DXW's specialised knowledge due to their prior involvement with the existing website platform. This decision was made to avoid disproportionate costs and risks associated with technical incompatibilities. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being published on 5 September 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in technical improvements and web design services, to engage in high-value government projects by demonstrating unique expertise and experience. The direct procurement method highlights the necessity for specialised skills and established relationships, which SMEs like DXW successfully leverage to secure contracts. Companies looking to grow in the government web services sector could benefit from similar capabilities and strategic positioning. For more information, the National Audit Office can be contacted via their procurement team based in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C-3960

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a 7 month contract to The Dextrous Web (DXW) via a Single Tender Action. DXW built and maintains the existing website platform. The additional work involves small design and technical improvement changes that require in-depth knowledge of the system. Awarding to a third party would involve disproportionate cost, delay and risk of technical incompatibility. Therefore, DXW are the only supplier able to deliver these changes efficiently and effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c048e9d8-c87c-40f9-b57a-297a289141b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6be1fb5-8f41-49d3-a971-afcf217d4792
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DEXTROUS WEB (DXW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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