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Sitecore Experience Platform Renewal to 21/12/2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Sitecore Experience Platform. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and covers a period from 19 December 2024 to 21 December 2027. The total contract value is £144,578.62. The tender utilised a non-standard procurement method described as "Other - BVS" and moved through the planning and award stages to completion, with key dates including the tender end date of 18 December 2024 and the contract award date of 18 December 2024. The procurement is focussed within Bristol, England, and the buying organisation is headquartered at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, especially those with expertise in content management systems and digital experience platforms. The successful tender was awarded to Sitecore UK Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in London. Businesses of a similar scale and with comparable expertise in delivering sophisticated software services would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future tenders from the University of the West of England or other educational institutions. The procurement showcases a substantial investment in technology infrastructure, driving business growth through innovation and long-term service relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sitecore Experience Platform Renewal to 21/12/2025

Notice Description

Sitecore Experience Platform Renewal to 21/12/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ec33615-f920-4da8-aeb4-2b854940e946
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f2d95c-ac63-4add-9228-7256d0566e18
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BVS
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,578 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,578 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2027 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SITECORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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