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SiteImprove

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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04 Jun 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS), located in London, has completed the procurement of a new SiteImprove licence, a software package aimed at enhancing website quality, accessibility, and analytics within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The process commenced with a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' with a classification code of CPV 48000000. The award stage was finalised with the contract starting on 1st June 2025 and set to conclude on 1st June 2026. The tender documents were published on 4th June 2025, shortly after the award was made to SiteImprove Ltd on 16th May 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in software solutions and information systems. The call-off nature of the framework agreement suggests a streamlined process, favouring businesses that can provide tailored solutions for content verification and website management. Companies specialising in digital tools and accessibility solutions are well-suited to replicate such contracts in future frameworks, enhancing business prospects in the burgeoning digital services sector. SMEs can leverage this type of tender to expand their client base within public sector organisations like the Government Digital Service.

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Notice Title

SiteImprove

Notice Description

DSIT requires a new SiteImprove license by June 1 2025 to replace the expiring Cabinet Office license and maintain website quality, accessibility, and analytics. This includes the ability to create custom rules, and perform content verification against quality and accessibility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0018edc-19ca-4f83-986e-a859052ada7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8edab204-007d-4fda-8357-0602804c7362
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 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
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
SW1A 2BQ
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

SITEIMPROVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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