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DDaT26033 - Website Operating Model

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Feb 2026 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) sought to establish a 'Website Operating Model'. The focus was on IT services within the consulting, software development, internet, and support sectors, headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. This limited competition procurement was tagged as below-threshold, with the aim already concluded. The contract awarded on 2 February 2026 and effective until 31 March 2026, was to develop services related to this model. Torchbox Ltd. was the successful supplier for this contract, worth £36,695 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on digital transformations and web technologies. Companies offering consulting and software solutions could position themselves well in similar opportunities. Torchbox Ltd.'s engagement benefits large enterprises with established capabilities and presence in the United Kingdom by providing a platform to integrate innovative technologies for government contracts, showcasing expertise and expanding visibility in the central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26033 - Website Operating Model

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Requirement for creation of a website operating model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORCHBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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