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Contract Notice for On-line Forum and Hosting Contract

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND

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01 May 2018 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract Notice for On-line Forum and Hosting Contract" has been initiated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. This contract, valued at £14,950, falls within the IT services sector and specifically targets consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action below threshold. The contract period is set to run from 23rd April 2018 until 22nd April 2019, with the tender period concluding on 20th March 2018, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in online platforms and related technologies. Companies that excel in system branding, configuration, and integration with social media will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement process not only allows organisations to expand their portfolio but also to establish a valuable working relationship with a prominent educational funding body.

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Notice Title

Contract Notice for On-line Forum and Hosting Contract

Notice Description

Main Site Branding and setup and configuration of the system. Updated and Replace the current Advanced Search Criterion Social Media Newsfeeds and Blogs. Enable a Member to switch between assignee Membership Roles and events sign up and events management. Update to a single page signup with imported information, password and T&Cs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40bbbed0-7aef-45af-939a-9e685be03b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e83bc2f2-a3be-49ff-aa53-79e91a5b4f00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2019 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
HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERY CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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