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Funnelback Search Engine Provider Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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10 Aug 2018 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the renewal of the Funnelback Search Engine Provider contract, facilitated by the University of York, which is situated in York, England. This project falls within the services category, specifically web search engine providers (CPV code: 72414000). The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was below the financial threshold. The tender period concluded on 20 June 2018, and the contract is set to run from 31 July 2018 to 30 July 2020, with a total value of £36,000 (GBP).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand their offerings in digital services, particularly those that specialise in search engine technology and support. As the contract is related to hosting, support, and maintenance of web search solutions, companies with expertise in these areas, especially larger firms with the capability to deliver comprehensive digital services, would be well-placed to compete. This represents a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their client portfolio through direct engagement with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Title

Funnelback Search Engine Provider Renewal

Notice Description

Funnelback Search Engine Provider Renewal - Hosting, Support and Maintenance for our website search provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3dd9072-39ca-444f-8dbd-0ec00154cf6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6bb66c-78e1-40d0-93f5-5d5c4dfc0b69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2020 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Rob Hunt
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 328201

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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