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title: "WP1877: Upgrade GOV.UK publishing applications and a discovery into dependency management processes"
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# WP1877: Upgrade GOV.UK publishing applications and a discovery into dependency management processes

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a209d20-8d4f-4c43-948e-6a6b872542a5

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service conducted a procurement process titled "WP1877: Upgrade GOV.UK publishing applications and a discovery into dependency management processes." This project, categorised under IT services, specifically involves consulting, software development, and internet support, with a total contract value of £101,000. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12 June 2020, with the contract starting on 29 June 2020 and running until 28 December 2020. The project is rooted in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of software development and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender especially accessible due to the suitability criteria identified. Companies experienced in upgrading applications and managing dependencies in software environments would be well-equipped to compete for this contract, ideally positioning them to expand their service offerings and visibility within government projects.

## Notice

- 1a. Upgrade all GOV.UK publishing applications to Rails 6 - 1b. Upgrade all GOV.UK publishing applications Ruby 2.7 - 2.Review the GOV.UK dependency management processes and make recommendations as to how to reduce the burden of the day-to-day management of these. - Review the GOV.UK dependency management processes and make recommendations as to how to reduce the burden of the day-to-day management of these.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86ef4cd-b4d4-428f-899a-9a3cde2fa6b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 28 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNBOXED CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2020 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86ef4cd-b4d4-428f-899a-9a3cde2fa6b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86ef4cd-b4d4-428f-899a-9a3cde2fa6b1
  3rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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