Award

To redesign and rebuild the South West Collections Explorer website

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has completed a procurement process for redesigning and rebuilding the South West Collections Explorer website, classified under the CPV code 72413000 for world wide web design services. The procurement process was in the services category and took place in England, United Kingdom. The total contract value awarded was £30,130. The tender moved through the 'Other' procurement method and was awarded on 23rd September 2024. The contract is scheduled to run from 12th November 2024 to 31st August 2025. Key stakeholders included a buyer from Exeter City Council and the awarded supplier, The Museum Platform, an SME based in Sheffield.

This contract provides growth opportunities for web design firms, especially small and medium enterprises, which are well-positioned to deliver quality website solutions within the given scope and budget. The project could be particularly appealing to SMEs experienced in cultural or museum-related projects, as it involves enhancing a digital platform for collections. The success of such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and facilitate entry into similar civic or cultural digitization projects within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

To redesign and rebuild the South West Collections Explorer website

Notice Description

Contract award notice only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fa444f5-dcb4-4b5c-8ab6-a7919df83624
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c738e8-5bfe-4d3f-809a-49764ff68983
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MUSEUM PLATFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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