Planning

Soft Market Testing for new website development and CMS software

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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Planning

10 Aug 2020 at 07:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Kesteven District Council, via the Welland Procurement Unit, is currently engaged in a planning stage for a soft market testing exercise titled "Soft Market Testing for new website development and CMS software." This procurement falls under the industry category of web server software development services, situated in East Midlands, England. Interested providers are invited to submit their responses by the engagement end date on 24th August 2020. The focus is on sourcing new Umbraco CMS software and website hosting solutions, with a desire to explore implementation timescales and cost estimates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in web development, particularly those specialising in Umbraco CMS solutions and web hosting services. Given the procurement's emphasis on innovative website design and content management systems, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete. Providers keen to respond should ensure they thoroughly complete the attached questionnaire and return it to the designated contact at South Kesteven District Council by the stipulated deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for new website development and CMS software

Notice Description

Please note that this is not an invitation to tender, this is a soft market testing exercise undertaken by Welland Procurement on behalf of South Kesteven District Council. South Kesteven District Council wish to undertake a soft market testing exercise to canvass external providers of Umbraco CMS software and website hosting as our current support arrangements are up for renewal. The Council is seeking a supplier to provide a new website for South Kesteven District Council based on the details within the questionnaire attached to this opportunity. Development of the website should be deployed on the Umbraco CMS system. Hosting of the website for the duration of the contract must be in compliance with Government legislation. We are seeking to go to the marketplace and explore the timescales to implement a new solution and likely costs. A template can be found within this early opportunity which we would appreciate completion and returning to Gary Andrew at South Kesteven using the email address: G.ANDREW@southkesteven.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07ea258e-f7e5-4814-84df-f4f32f3e2eff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53009044-4eb0-4639-a071-ea73a77b6102
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6PZ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Wulfram's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Further Information

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