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title: "UKEB website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live)"
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# UKEB website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live)

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e9d676e-e0a8-46bd-96cc-7011badca596

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## Summary

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has concluded the award phase of a procurement process for the UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board (UKEB) website redevelopment project, focusing on Phase 2 which includes the Alpha, Beta, and Live stages. The awarded contract, valued at £127,444, was issued to Torchbox Ltd and pertains to the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This project is set to take place in London and runs from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2027. The procurement method was selective, and the tender was issued via the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes 6 framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to demonstrate their capabilities in website redevelopment and user-centred design. Companies that excel in developing content management systems and adhering to government standards, especially those with experience in open-source solutions, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage given the suitability criteria and the potential for additional services such as service level agreements (SLAs), hosting, and continuous improvement budgets. This tender underscores the FRC's commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure, offering growth avenues for dedicated IT service providers.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") on behalf of The UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board ("UKEB") are seeking services relating to the UKEB's website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live). The UKEB / FRC has undertaken a Phase 1 Discovery / User Research. Following on from our Discovery phase we are proceeding with the report recommendations to: * Run a design-led Alpha phase focused on information architecture and content design. * Redesign the site in line with GOV.UK standards and the design recommendations derived from user needs. * Develop the new website in an open-source, monolithic CMS to reduce costs, simplify technology and meet priority user and editorial needs. * Focus development on priority user and organisational needs, also considering additional technical recommendations. Additional information: THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") on behalf of The UK Accounting Standards Endorsement Board ("UKEB") have concluded the procurement for the UKEB's website redevelopment project (Phase 2 - Alpha, Beta, Live) via the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes 6 framework agreement (Agreement number: RM1043.8). The FRC may extend the Call Off contract and Call-Off Contract Value by additional Statement of Works to cover additional Services (for example, SLA; Hosting; Continuous improvement budget).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c2175e-9024-48bf-871b-cd5e8cc2ff2d |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,444 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 5AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORCHBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c2175e-9024-48bf-871b-cd5e8cc2ff2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c2175e-9024-48bf-871b-cd5e8cc2ff2d
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.frc.org.uk/

## Provenance

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