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FOSTERING CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AGENCY (con_31013)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the design and development of a Fostering Campaign Website, aimed at supporting the National Fostering Recruitment Campaign. The awarded contract was to Big Motive Ltd, a Northern Ireland-based SME specialising in web design services. This procurement, categorised under the services industry, was conducted through a limited competition process below the threshold. The contract commenced on the 19th of March 2026 and is set to conclude on the 31st of July 2026, with a gross amount of £46,080. Key details about the contract were published on the 19th of March 2026.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies in the digital services sector, particularly those with expertise in website design such as Big Motive Ltd. SMEs that specialise in creative digital solutions are well-suited to partake in similar procurement exercises, allowing them to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. The Department for Education's commitment to fostering campaigns signifies ongoing prospects for businesses targeting digital communications and recruitment initiatives across education and government sectors in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

FOSTERING CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AGENCY (con_31013)

Notice Description

The Department for Education has commissioned Big Motive Ltd to design, build, and support a WordPress campaign website to serve as the primary digital destination for the National Fostering Recruitment Campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025491-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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
£38,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

BIG MOTIVE

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