Tender

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Tender

31 Aug 2018 at 13:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria is seeking suppliers for a website development project under the title "WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting web page editing software development services. The tender process is currently active and utilizes an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to participate. Key dates include a tender deadline set for 13 September 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 28 September 2018 and conclude by 30 November 2018. The project aims to enhance the university's online presence, improve customer experience, and ultimately drive student recruitment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in web development, digital marketing, and user experience design. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to create a highly optimised website with compelling content will find themselves well-placed to compete for this contract. The emphasis on increasing conversion rates indicates that businesses specialising in data-driven website design and user engagement strategies will be particularly suited to meet the university's objectives and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria's aims to improve the effectiveness and the customer experience of its website so that it becomes a key channel to ignite curiosity and desire to take action for people to start the university journey with us. We are embarking on a mission to overhaul our core website to reflect the university's new brand, connect better with our target audiences and drive student recruitment. This tender invitation invites suppliers to join us on this journey and provide expert guidance, creativity and impetus towards developing a highly optimised, visually website with compelling content, focused on improving the customer experience to boost conversion to applications. Our overall objective for the website in 2018/19 is to increase on-site conversions by 25% and increase the conversion rate from lead to application by 25%; therefore, both lead volume and quality are pivotal to the success of this project. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8026d2b-a483-4d94-a8a2-30918e29a0c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e94bc-0707-4ace-b2ed-430187e6078b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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