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title: "UK SBS DDaT18078 Development of the UKRI Website: Alpha and Beta"
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# UK SBS DDaT18078 Development of the UKRI Website: Alpha and Beta

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f3eecf0-8cdd-4cdd-9452-8efbb7d87dc2

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "UK SBS DDaT18078 Development of the UKRI Website: Alpha and Beta". This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on software development and support. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been initiated via a selective method through the CCS RM1043.5 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3 framework. The contract was awarded on 5th March 2019, with a total value of £347,950. The contract period is set to commence on 12th April 2019 and will conclude on 30th July 2019. Delivery is expected across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs with expertise in IT services, particularly those skilled in website development and digital solutions. Companies specialising in integrated digital platforms, user interface design, and web technology would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts associated with the ongoing development and support of UKRI's digital presence. The successful integration of multiple websites into a singular platform could also lead to further contracts that expand on these initial services, thereby fostering ongoing business growth for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

UKRI brings together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England. An interim UKRI web presence www.ukri.org was launched in 2017. Alongside this are the UKRI councils' long-standing websites, giving a total of 10 separate websites. This contract is for the provision of a supplier to work with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop a single website from alpha to beta, bringing all nine UKRI council websites and the overarching UKRI site under one roof creating a consistent and harmonious digital presence. This was procured via further competition under Lot 1 of the CCS RM1043.5 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d5e9f0-5d47-4c3d-a20d-a17af4dd4cae |
| 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 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2019 - 30 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,950 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DEXTROUS WEB LTD TRADING AS DXW DIGITAL |

## 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 May 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d5e9f0-5d47-4c3d-a20d-a17af4dd4cae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d5e9f0-5d47-4c3d-a20d-a17af4dd4cae
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/8779
  Published Requirements

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