Award

Digital Partner and Website Consultancy

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2020 at 20:15

Award Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2019 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is seeking a digital partner for a project titled "Digital Partner and Website Consultancy" under contract WEBC/19/1. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically computer support and consultancy services, and is located in Ashford, South East England. The tendering process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 5th April 2019. The initial contract period is set for 24 months, commencing on 7th May 2019, with potential extensions based on need and budget. The project's total budget is £80,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and website management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can demonstrate expertise in web analytics, user experience design, and maintaining digital platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful provider will help Ashford Borough Council enhance its online presence and better serve the community through improved digital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Partner and Website Consultancy

Notice Description

Contract No. WEBC/19/1 Scope: Ashford Borough Council want to engage the services of a digital expert who will provide up front analysis and recommendations about the structure and help build in and understand analytics to be able to monitor, maintain and futureproof the Ashford Borough Council's website. Term: The initial term of the contract will be for 24 months. If further adhoc work required there could be a possible extension 12 months, and a further 12 months subject to budget. The budget for the initial project is PS80,000 Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88c9da89-0a52-40ae-ba79-a9db8897a1de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf31bbd-ded9-4877-8882-704d8ed474b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2019 - 6 May 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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