---
title: "DDaT26033 - Website Operating Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d9f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# DDaT26033 - Website Operating Model

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d9f

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## Summary

The procurement process spearheaded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) sought to establish a 'Website Operating Model'. The focus was on IT services within the consulting, software development, internet, and support sectors, headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. This limited competition procurement was tagged as below-threshold, with the aim already concluded. The contract awarded on 2 February 2026 and effective until 31 March 2026, was to develop services related to this model. Torchbox Ltd. was the successful supplier for this contract, worth £36,695 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on digital transformations and web technologies. Companies offering consulting and software solutions could position themselves well in similar opportunities. Torchbox Ltd.'s engagement benefits large enterprises with established capabilities and presence in the United Kingdom by providing a platform to integrate innovative technologies for government contracts, showcasing expertise and expanding visibility in the central government sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Requirement for creation of a website operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012300-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,695 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | 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

- 11 Feb 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012300-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012300-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://torchbox.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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