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title: "C-3960"
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# C-3960

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c048e9d8-c87c-40f9-b57a-297a289141b8

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process titled "C-3960," focusing on web design services under the industry category of "World wide web site design services" in the United Kingdom. The procurement involved awarding a 7-month contract to The Dextrous Web (DXW) via a direct Single Tender Action, starting from 11 August 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £13,110, required DXW's specialised knowledge due to their prior involvement with the existing website platform. This decision was made to avoid disproportionate costs and risks associated with technical incompatibilities. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being published on 5 September 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in technical improvements and web design services, to engage in high-value government projects by demonstrating unique expertise and experience. The direct procurement method highlights the necessity for specialised skills and established relationships, which SMEs like DXW successfully leverage to secure contracts. Companies looking to grow in the government web services sector could benefit from similar capabilities and strategic positioning. For more information, the National Audit Office can be contacted via their procurement team based in London.

## Notice

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a 7 month contract to The Dextrous Web (DXW) via a Single Tender Action. DXW built and maintains the existing website platform. The additional work involves small design and technical improvement changes that require in-depth knowledge of the system. Awarding to a third party would involve disproportionate cost, delay and risk of technical incompatibility. Therefore, DXW are the only supplier able to deliver these changes efficiently and effectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6be1fb5-8f41-49d3-a971-afcf217d4792 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,110 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DEXTROUS WEB (DXW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6be1fb5-8f41-49d3-a971-afcf217d4792

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6be1fb5-8f41-49d3-a971-afcf217d4792
  5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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