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(NU/1589-7) Web content development services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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29 Jan 2021 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is currently engaged in a procurement process for web content development services (tender ID: NCL001-DN518761-27835972). This initiative falls under the business services category (CPV code: 79000000) and is located in the North East of England. The procurement is conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021, lasting until 31st May 2021. The total value of the contract awarded is approximately £19,872, with the successful supplier being Sideshow Ltd, as announced on 29th January 2021. The buying organisation encourages collaboration from registered suppliers, particularly those listed under Lots 1 and 2 of their Dynamic Purchasing System.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on web services, digital content creation, SEO, and marketing consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in web content management systems, programming services, and marketing management are particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. By leveraging their skills in user-centred content design and digital marketing, these businesses can not only fulfil the contract's requirements but also expand their portfolio and gain further visibility within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-7) Web content development services

Notice Description

The Newcastle University Marketing Department are seeking to appoint an agency on retainer for four months to support with the following key services: * Web content development o Write and edit effective web content: Using user centred content design principles Optimised for appropriate readability Optimised for search engines and mobile devices To meet the University's web content guidelines and standards o Rewrite Newcastle University content so it is more suitable for the web o Use our content workflow and WCMS to develop and publish content * Webpage page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Publish approved web content using our WCMS TerminalFour. TerminalFour is a developer and provider of a digital marketing and web content management systems (WCMS), specialising in providing WCMS to educational institutions throughout the world. This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) and Lot 2 (Graphic Design & Print, Branding, Copywriting) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589) due to the cross over nature of requirements involving the creation of web content and copywriting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-491a8dbb-8b78-4110-a4a3-c1e3f219ab33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186e8b4d-7da7-42cd-bbe2-f46b61294977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIDESHOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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