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Website support, Hosting, Maintenance and Development

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 19:42

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has successfully completed the procurement process for their contract titled "Website support, Hosting, Maintenance and Development" under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The contract was awarded via a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, with postal code E14 4QJ, this procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Big Blue Door Limited on 4th April 2025. Key dates include the tender period closing on 14th February 2025 and the contract period spanning from 6th May 2025 to 5th May 2028.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services, as it ensures ongoing work related to the management and enhancement of a high-profile UK-based corporate website. Ideal candidates for such opportunities include businesses capable of delivering cloud hosting, technical support, maintenance, and continuous website development. With a contract value of £608,160, businesses that can effectively manage and develop IT resources and solutions would find this procurement to be an attractive prospect for showcasing capability and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

Website support, Hosting, Maintenance and Development

Notice Description

Contract for the management of the GPhC main corporate website the content management system for that website, including UK-based Cloud hosting and ongoing technical support and maintenance of the GPhC website and CMS, as well as ongoing development and improvement of the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1bbb6e1-f1ad-4ff2-9858-3f3d5227bc54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce1a706-f744-441f-9403-98de1212d63e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£608,160 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£608,160 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2028 3-4 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
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
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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