Award

Website Search optimisation

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Award

06 May 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Website Search optimisation" was awarded by the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), based in Wakefield, to Sitecore UK Ltd. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically targeting web search engine providers. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method with competitive quotations below the threshold. Initially initiated on 5th November 2024, the contract period extends from 29th November 2024 to 28th November 2032. YPO aims to enhance their internal website search optimisation capabilities, with the tender's value at £187,944.78.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement method favours competitive quotations from such entities. Companies specialising in web search engine optimisation and digital services stand to benefit greatly from this contract, given the project’s extensive timeline and substantial financial backing. Engaging with such large-scale contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and market credibility in the technology and digital services industry.

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Notice Title

Website Search optimisation

Notice Description

Website Search optimisation tool for YPO internal use only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62aed07b-987a-4ddb-a7b2-c7094e97ebde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87b336e-f6c1-4d01-9d73-3938a8d02cb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,944 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,944 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Contracts Team
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
07901 239756

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SITECORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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