Tender

Redevelopment of Manchester Central website

MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2020 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester Central Convention Complex is seeking tenders for the redevelopment of its website (www.manchestercentral.co.uk). This project is classified under the software package and information systems category and has a value of £80,000. The procurement method is open, with the tender period concluding on 4th December 2020, and the contract period expected to commence on 6th January 2021, lasting until 31st March 2021. The winning bid will be required to deliver a user-centred design and integrate various functionalities, including e-commerce and booking systems. Interested parties must express their interest by 15:00 on 9th December 2020.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in website development, particularly those with expertise in user-centred design and experience in creating ecommerce and booking systems. The tender not only allows for direct engagement with a leading events venue but also offers potential for ongoing projects following the website's launch, as hosting and support services will be needed. Companies capable of flexible, agile website solutions that can integrate with existing event technology will find this procurement particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redevelopment of Manchester Central website

Notice Description

Manchester Central, the city's international convention centre and leading events venue, is looking to redevelop the www.manchestercentral.co.uk website. The successful bidder will need to have experience in developing websites with user centred design and experience of building ecommerce and booking systems within websites. The commencement of the contract is expected to begin in February 2021 with the website ready to go live by 30th April 2021. Manchester Central commissioned an in-depth study reviewing the current website and its key user groups, to gain a detailed understanding of audience requirements. It is expected that the successful web developer will fully interpret these recommendations and work with the MC digital strategy group to ensure that they inform and steer the redevelopment . (An NDA will need to be signed and returned before the full study will be shared.) Requirements; Flexibility - the website will need to be agile in order to adapt to the evolving requirements of the business. The content management system should also allow Manchester Central administrators to make changes to content, layout and website functions in-house wherever possible. The website will need to integrate with event technology platform Ungerboeck, Matterport 3D virtual tours and be able to connect with other application APIs The current website uses Drupal, however Manchester Central is open to using another platform if it is more suited to the requirements. Expression of interest must be made by 15:00 Wednesday 9th December 2020 via Procontract. Additional information: In 2019, Manchester Central embarked on a journey to develop a digital strategy, with the aim of expanding its business through the creation or adoption of new, innovative solutions, systems and processes.In broad terms, traditional event venue customers can be defined as: * Event organisers who plan and host events at the venue - from small to large events (B2B) * Exhibitors exhibiting at events held at the venue (B2B) * Visitors attending events at the venue (B2C) As part of the digital strategy development in 2019, Manchester Central commissioned an in-depth study reviewing the current website and its key user groups, to gain a detailed understanding of audience requirements: * Following the redevelopment, a hosting and support services package will be required * The redeveloped website is expected to be live by April 30th 2021 Eligibility Criteria * Experience in developing websites with user centered design * Experience of building ecommerce and booking systems within websites Next Steps * If you would like to receive the tender please express your interest by Wednesday 9th December 15.00 through the ProContract website * Once you have expressed your interest you will be able to view the research findings by completing a non-disclosure agreement. This will be sent out upon request. * Tender briefs will be issued to interested parties on Thursday 10th December.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b22877f-fd9d-4dc3-9e69-181dc5fd4892
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX
Contact Name
Nicola Naylor
Contact Email
procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1618342700

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
M2 3GX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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