104496 KAVS Website and database maintenance

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has completed the procurement process for the "King’s Award for Voluntary Service Website and Database Maintenance," which focuses on the provision of information technology services in the London area. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, executed without competition. The process reached the award stage on 17th June 2026, with the contract period running from 26th May 2025 to 25th May 2026, and the possibility for renewal up to 2028. The project is classified under the services category, specifically targeting IT services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, with particular emphasis on website and database maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on technology and digital services, especially those adept at maintaining online platforms, will find this contract beneficial. Given the project's continuous renewal options, companies can secure long-term partnerships with central government bodies, exemplified by the engagement with Bit Zesty. Such opportunities promote business expansion within government service sectors, solidifying expertise and bolstering industry presence.

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Notice Title

104496 KAVS Website and database maintenance

Notice Description

King's Award for Voluntary Service Website and database maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b68d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056921-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2026 6-12 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
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

BIT ZESTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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