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Digital Experience Platform - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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23 Apr 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has recently completed the procurement process for a Digital Experience Platform (DXP), aimed at enhancing its digital communications capabilities. This procurement, under the service category of 'Web server software development services', was facilitated through an open procedure. The award process concluded with a contract, valued at £179,458, being granted to REMARKABLE GROUP LIMITED on 8th May 2025. The contract period is set from 22nd April 2024 to 21st April 2029, with services expected to be rendered in the West Midlands, UK. The process was not governed by the standard Public Contracts Regulations, reflecting the University's unique procurement framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology, particularly those focusing on web software development and maintenance, web hosting, and design services. It is an ideal growth platform for SMEs and VCSEs, showcasing their capabilities in a competitive environment. The long-term nature of the contract provides sustained engagement, allowing the supplier to innovate and refine their services in collaboration with a prestigious academic institution. The open procurement method underscores the University's commitment to transparency and fostering competitive opportunities for diverse business entities.

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Notice Title

Digital Experience Platform - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) to support the transformation of its digital communications capabilities. We also require assistance with the configuration, hosting, development and maintenance of the DXP. The closing date for submissions is 12midday Fri 9th Feb 2024 Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907e12be-9c4c-431e-bd64-2032c1408548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72414000 - Web search engine providers

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,458 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2029 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REMARKABLE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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