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title: "WP2213 GOV.UK Search"
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# WP2213 GOV.UK Search

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-526027b7-f207-4b8b-8fbc-42f9cae27657

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service has awarded a contract for the project titled "WP2213 GOV.UK Search" in the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £227,600 and the tender period ended on 31st May 2024. The contract with KIN AND CARTA CREATE EUROPE LIMITED as the supplier will be in effect from 3rd June 2024 to 2nd June 2025. The procurement process was initiated as a tender with an award status, and it took place in London, with the buyer located at 10 Whitechapel Building, Whitechapel High Street, E1 8QS, England.

This contract award for upgrading the GOV.UK site search engine to Google Vertex AI search offers opportunities for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Government Digital Service aims to engage a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses with capabilities in managing service teams and implementing search engine upgrades would be well-suited to compete. The project provides a chance for innovative companies in the IT industry to showcase their expertise and potentially form long-term partnerships with the Government Digital Service.

## Notice

GOV.UK has had a commercial contract in place since March 2023 for a managed service team to upgrade the GOV.UK site search engine. They have integrated a new search engine with GOV.UK: Google Vertex AI search, to improve the relevance of search results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951d92e2-1e79-4a43-8b15-5633ee9e3fcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,600 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIN AND CARTA CREATE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951d92e2-1e79-4a43-8b15-5633ee9e3fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951d92e2-1e79-4a43-8b15-5633ee9e3fcf
  12th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7c19db3-5765-4eac-a3f2-8afce5c07d9c

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