Tender

Visit Berwick Website - Invitation to Tender

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TOWN COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2019 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "Visit Berwick Website - Invitation to Tender," aimed at redesigning the tourism website www.visitberwick.com. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 17 June 2019. The project falls under the Internet development services category (CPV code: 72420000) and is focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £7,500, and the expected duration of the contract will commence on 1 July 2019 and is to be completed by 16 August 2019.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for web development firms with expertise in tourism-related projects to expand their business. Companies that have experience in creating user-friendly websites with robust social media integration and those capable of liaising effectively with client stakeholders will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, given the emphasis on a bespoke design and the requirement to incorporate contemporary trends and functionalities, firms that can adapt swiftly to evolving customer needs in the digital landscape are likely to find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Visit Berwick Website - Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

The council invites expressions of interest from experienced website developers with knowledge of tourism for the redesign and implementation of a website (www.visitberwick.com) for Berwick upon Tweed Town Council. The site will form a key component in Berwick's tourism strategy. Developers would need to be able to liaise with staff and other stakeholders, and to develop a website that would primarily focus on promotional material for Berwick upon Tweed including a searchable calendar of events, newsletter sign-up and database. Experience of similar work will be an essential requirement. The council currently operates the GSuite set of office software, and the website would need to integrate with this, with our social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook,) Google Maps and with Survey Monkey polling software. It is anticipated that all site maintenance / updating after implementation will be undertaken by our staff, and the proposal should address this issue, and ease of use by lay users. Expressions of interest should include evidence of previous work undertaken, and an indicative cost for development work and the timescale required. Specific requirements for www.visitberwick.com. 1) Objectives: To showcase what Berwick Upon Tweed has to offer. To bring Visit Berwick up to the standard that is expected from visitors and keep up with current trends. To highlight Berwick Upon Tweed is a gateway to the Scottish borders and north Northumberland. To provide a better visitor experience and keep up with the demands within the travel industry. A website that offers enhanced functionality with a strong focus on the user experience and ease of use. 2) Design: A full redesign of the site is required, the current look and feel of the website is uniformed and corporate. The appointed contractor MUST take account of the findings of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Place Branding Study which is currently underway and will supply branding guidelines and relevant artwork in the week commencing 22nd July. The developer must allocate time for discussions with the Project Staff to ensure the branding work is fully reflected in the Visit Berwick Website. 3) Document Scope: The proposal is to cover the development of Visit Berwick website to the specifications provided. No ongoing support or update work is to be include, all updates and changes to be done by project staff going forward - Training to be provided to 3 staff members. 4) Development Schedule: Due to related tourism events and activities it is essential that this development is completed by no later than 16/08/2019. 5) Development Specification and Notes: The website will be roughly 59 pages it needs to be completely bespoke and fully responsive for cross browser compatibility . Full social media integration required. If possible, include google translate (German, French & Spanish). Web hosting by successful developer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9d74f2-60df-44b3-90d0-85c08ce70a14
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

72420000 - Internet development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED
Postcode
TD15 1BN
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Berwick North
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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