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title: "Provision of Taxonomy Readiness"
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# Provision of Taxonomy Readiness

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81a1a392-2e93-4715-9f2d-a7c7a91d4835

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Taxonomy Readiness to Mekon Limited under the direct procurement method. This contract, classified under the IT services category, is aimed at supporting a technology transformation to improve the user experience in finding and understanding statistical content and data. The contract, valued at GBP 19,000, runs from 1st December 2024 to 28th February 2025, with delivery scheduled within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award finalised on 6th November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, consultancy, and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit from this project, given the nature of services required to create a dynamic and adaptive taxonomy for the ONS. Such projects can help these businesses enhance their portfolios and establish themselves within the competitive landscape of public sector contracts.

## Notice

ONS is undergoing a technology transformation and is seeking to improve the user experience associated with finding and understanding content and data. The current taxonomy is not fit for purpose and needs a refresh. We need a dynamic taxonomy that: Improves findability of statistical content and data and enhances users experience in getting users to find, explore, understand and use our releases Supports the provision of recommendations through rich linking and semantic approaches Follow best practice and is adaptable to evolving user needs and future tech, Informs the new URL structures for the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a461abe-e2df-4e98-847b-571ecdc28bf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a461abe-e2df-4e98-847b-571ecdc28bf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a461abe-e2df-4e98-847b-571ecdc28bf7
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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