Award

Content Management System

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2018 at 13:02

Award Notice
Tender

27 Apr 2018 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a public procurement process for a Content Management System, aimed at securing a flexible external web services supplier. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure above threshold, and the tender period concluded on 28th May 2018. The contract, valued at £244,470 and officially awarded on 9th October 2018, commenced on 10th October 2018 and runs until 31st August 2021. This opportunity falls under the Internet services category and is located in Luton, England, where the university is based.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and hosting services, particularly those that can provide support for open-source content management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to adapt services throughout an academic year and handle peak demands during events such as 'Clearing' would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest through the University of Bedfordshire Procurement Website to become part of the bidder list.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Management System

Notice Description

The University of Bedfordshire is looking for an external web services supplier who can provide a fully supported service, while being flexible in delivery to support any fluctuations through the academic year, including substantial peaks during 'Clearing'. Your solution will enable the University to deliver an outstanding experience for all audiences and throughout the student journey. We require a supplier to provide a secure hosting environment, web development and server support for an open source content management system such as Matrix or equivalent. The supplier will also provide a search function to work with the CMS which will power the site and course search. All other detail as per the tender documentation Additional information: In order to be included in the bidder list for this tender you will need to express an interest through the University of Bedfordshire Procurement Website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. All the documentation and criteria to submit a tender is included on the University of Bedfordshire's website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a5136e6-7f85-4a58-ae11-cd6d31539714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c6e5e0-7b17-401d-b68a-3006c3777ffe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£244,470 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTLIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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