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title: "Development of CODEx Inline XBRL viewer"
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buyer: "THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED"
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# Development of CODEx Inline XBRL viewer

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca66550-1847-4922-997a-f71f61dbbd7f

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## Summary

The Financial Reporting Council Limited has awarded a contract for the Development of the CODEx Inline XBRL viewer. The contract involves IT services consulting, software development, and Internet support, with a value of £145,000. Torchbox Ltd has won the contract, which is a selective procurement method called off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on March 7, 2024, and ends on March 7, 2025. The tender period ended on February 22, 2024. The contract has been awarded on March 1, 2024.

This opportunity for business growth involves the development of a sophisticated iXBRL Viewer, offering business opportunities for companies in the IT services sector. Businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those familiar with agile methodologies and government service compliance, would be well-suited to compete. The contract is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Interested businesses should consider aligning their strategies with the requirements outlined in the Technology Code of Practice and the UK government service manual.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The FRC requires the Development of the CODEx Inline XBRL Viewer in compliance with the UK government service manual (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research). The CODEx iXBRL Viewer is being developed using agile methodology with Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases, as defined in the Government Service Manual (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual). The FRC requires software development services for the Alpha, Beta and Live phases, in compliance with the Technology Code of Practice (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-technology-code-of-practice). The supplier will implement the requirements extrapolated from user needs established during the Discovery phase, including software architecture design, feature development, testing, deployment, and product delivery. For the CODEx Viewer user interface development, the supplier will provide wireframes and prototypes for relevant user needs to understand how users will interact with the iXBRL Viewer during the Alpha phase and will do the development during the Beta phase. Additional information: THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE A competitive activity occurred under the CCS Digital Outcomes 6 Framework Agreement (framework ID: RM1043.8)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488e9986-64b8-4786-8f53-432ac4139847 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 8 Mar 2024 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488e9986-64b8-4786-8f53-432ac4139847

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488e9986-64b8-4786-8f53-432ac4139847
  8th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-technology-code-of-practice
- https://www.gov.uk/service-manual
- https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research

## Provenance

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