Thank you so much for the feedback. And for trying the prebuilt GOV.UK DXP components. We’d really value any specifics you can share about the differences you’re seeing. If you can point to particular components, behaviours, or HTML structure that diverge from the GOV.UK Design System, that would help us prioritize.

Roadmap and alignment with GOV.UK:

We designed these components to work with an external, evolving design system. Our goal is to align with GOV.UK Frontend’s HTML and behaviour so that, with the right styles and scripts, components work as expected. We do plan updates to follow GOV.UK changes; however, with our recent scope shift, we now schedule these through our roadmap. To assess and plan any changes, we’ll need a clear scope so we can estimate and schedule them properly.

Options to extend or contribute:

You can extend the component set directly. There’s a repository ready to download, so your team can customize and add components as needed. We also welcome contributions: feel free to open a Merge Request. Our team will review for compatibility, accessibility, and correct operation within our repository. We’re happy to provide guidance upfront if that helps.

Suggested next steps:

If you can share the specific gaps or desired updates (with examples or screenshots if possible), plus any priorities or timelines, we can recommend a path — whether quick fixes, incremental enhancements, or broader updates.

Thanks again for the thoughtful input. We’re keen to make this work well for your service and the wider community.