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Content Management System - Wagtail Consultancy Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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21 Jan 2025 at 11:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Content Management System - Wagtail Consultancy Services," classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with Torchbox Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £1,057,968, will run from 23 February 2025 to 23 February 2026. The tender period concluded on 6 December 2024, and the key dates included the award date on 6 December 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 21 January 2025. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales where the ONS is based.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software-related services industry, particularly those experienced in content management systems like Wagtail. Businesses with SME status would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and growth ambitions. Companies specialising in consultancy services for software projects and looking to expand their portfolio by working with high-profile government organisations such as the ONS are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The substantial contract value and the year-long contract duration provide a stable and lucrative project for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Management System - Wagtail Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Content Management System - Wagtail Consultancy Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d87daf7c-be93-4b77-b39c-6bcd9a443ca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9435cb-5460-4d4d-b864-844b5d7a9bb9
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,057,968 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,057,968 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 1-2 years
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.keal@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORCHBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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