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WORDPRESS HOSTING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Modification Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, focusing on the "WORDPRESS HOSTING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Modification Notice" for IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The primary location for delivery is the UK. This procurement stage is at the contract update phase, with significant activity noted on 22 December 2025. The period for contract services extends significantly, providing long-term engagement opportunities, with a notable contract amendment covering from 13 December 2025 to 12 December 2026. The procurement method involves tendering, and modifications have been noted, including an option year extension amounting to £18,600 excluding VAT, and an additional historical payment adjustment of £150.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in IT services, web hosting, and maintenance, due to its long contract duration of 1800 days, which supports sustained business engagement. Suppliers capable of delivering specialised website maintenance and hosting services, particularly for federal and military websites, stand to benefit significantly. Moreover, it's an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in managing high-profile government websites and could appeal to firms seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector's IT services market.

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Notice Title

WORDPRESS HOSTING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Modification Notice

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Armed Forces Day and Armed Forces Covenant Website Maintenance and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cdc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2022 - 12 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.mcniven101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DEXTROUS WEB

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