Tender

Hosting, Support and Maintenance of Ofwat and Open Water websites and research and refresh for Ofwat

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

29 Nov 2019 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently seeking tenders for the "Hosting, Support and Maintenance of Ofwat and Open Water websites and research and refresh for Ofwat." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically the web page editing software development category. The active tender launched on 29th November 2019, has an end date for submissions on 6th December 2019. The hosting services are to be provided in separate cloud instances located in the West Midlands and London, ensuring security and resilience. The total contract value is estimated at £90,000, with a minimum value of £80,000, and the contract term is set to commence on 27th February 2020 and conclude by 27th February 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in web development and support services, particularly those experienced in hosting WordPress platforms. Firms that can demonstrate a capacity to conduct audience research and refresh website content will be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for secure, resilient cloud hosting also indicates an opportunity for businesses offering innovative digital solutions and robust customer service capabilities. This project not only supports current operations but may also lead to long-term partnerships in digital service delivery within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hosting, Support and Maintenance of Ofwat and Open Water websites and research and refresh for Ofwat

Notice Description

The contract is to provide web hosting services for both the Ofwat and Open Water websites, which are both built in WordPress. The sites will be hosted in separate cloud instances for security and resilience. The contract is also to provide audience research and a subsequent refresh of the Ofwat website. This is a re-tender of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-609c8b8c-ee4b-4784-875e-c202232733e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0647c450-8841-4db0-ad8c-dc1c6d6ab12d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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