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title: "WP2223.1 & WP2223.2 - Capability Delivery Partner for GOV.UK Publishing Service"
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# WP2223.1 & WP2223.2 - Capability Delivery Partner for GOV.UK Publishing Service

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa496545-fbc1-4892-b507-e669dd2831c0

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Capability Delivery Partner for GOV.UK Publishing Service". This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10 December 2024, with the contract starting on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. Key dates include the award notice publication on 15 April 2025. GDS's procurement involved an investment of £2,500,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the work involves maintaining and enhancing tools used for publishing on GOV.UK, supporting accessibility needs, and upskilling civil servant staff through knowledge sharing and collaborative practices. THOUGHTWORKS, LTD has been awarded the contract, highlighting the possibilities for large-scale IT companies to secure significant government projects and contribute to public service improvements.

## Notice

The GOV.UK Publishing Service provides and supports services that the government uses to publish and manage content on GOV.UK. The teams build and maintain a suite of publishing tools and the underlying platform. The delivery partners will work with GDS with user centred design at the heart of our decision making, to ensure we create the best tools for internal and external users. The work on these systems will help make sure we are meeting accessibility needs. Our delivery partners will contribute to upskilling our civil servant staff, through knowledge sharing, pair programming and shadowing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d986381-359a-41ce-88b3-4ba41b3bd36a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d986381-359a-41ce-88b3-4ba41b3bd36a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d986381-359a-41ce-88b3-4ba41b3bd36a
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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