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title: "GOV.UK applications upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4c5ba3e-4232-4954-8bc7-eccd9890aeba"
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# GOV.UK applications upgrade

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4c5ba3e-4232-4954-8bc7-eccd9890aeba

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service has completed a procurement process for the "GOV.UK applications upgrade," aimed at enhancing up to 30 GOV.UK Rails applications from Ruby 2.2 to Ruby 2.3 and Rails 4.2 or 5.0 to Rails 5.1. This contracting process, classified under computer-related services, was conducted through a selective procurement method and was awarded to MADE TECH LIMITED. The procurement period ran until 11th October 2017, with the contract starting on 25th October 2017 and concluding on 26th January 2018. The total contract value was £64,800, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in upgrading web applications and frameworks. Companies with a strong background in Ruby on Rails, experienced in handling government contracts, and registered as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen partnerships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Upgrade up to 30 GOV.UK Rails applications from Ruby 2.2 to Ruby 2.3 and Rails 4.2 or 5.0 to Rails 5.1. Minimal existing context of the GOV.UK platform is required to perform this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb29134e-c219-4635-935b-63b8874081fc |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2017 - 26 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,800 |
| 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 8DX |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2017 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb29134e-c219-4635-935b-63b8874081fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb29134e-c219-4635-935b-63b8874081fc
  12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/5113
  WP1453 - GOV.UK Ruby and Rails application dependency upgrades - published requirement

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