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WordPress Website Design, Development and Hosting Agency

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

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18 Dec 2024 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company under Kent County Council, has awarded a contract for WordPress Website Design, Development, and Hosting Agency services. The core objective is to enhance their web presence and maintain compliance with WCAG 2 Level AAA Conformance for accessibility. The contract began on 1st May 2024 and will run until 30th April 2027, with a potential extension up to a maximum of 60 months. The procurement process was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process. The project encompasses various regions, including the UK, Europe, and other global locations, classified under the IT services category. The buyer selected 6B Digital as the supplier based on their tender, offering ICT managed services and innovative business solutions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in website development, hosting, and accessibility compliance. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate and benefit from this procurement. Companies with proven experience in enhancing User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) and managing secure server environments will find this tender highly relevant. Additionally, being able to work as a partner, providing value-added services and innovative suggestions, will be crucial for meeting Cantium's expectations and thus driving business growth through long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WordPress Website Design, Development and Hosting Agency

Notice Description

DN711062 -WordPress Website Design, Development and Hosting Agency Please note : Any bidder must be able to demonstrate proven experience of meeting and adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 Level AAA Conformance and the public sector bodies (websites and mobile applications) (no. 2) accessibility regulations 2018. Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health, and the Private sector. As a LATCo, we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium is looking to appoint a WordPress Website and Development Agency. Cantium Business Solutions supports its customers by offering advice and guidance on the use of Information Technology to maximise the business benefits of current systems and supports the delivery of new products and services. Access to this Agreement will be determined by the Cantium Business Solutions nominated Contract Officer. Requirements will be confirmed on a case-by-case basis as projects arise. Cantium recently underwent a fresh website build & brand refresh which was completed in 2022. Cantium now wishes to have an agency onboard that can make required improvements to the site's User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX) and administration back-end. This also includes managing and keeping the website and server environment up to date and secure. The agency should also take joint accountability for the site, work as a partner and provide added value rather than only do as directed. For example, challenging development ideas presented by Cantium and make suggestions for improvement based upon relevant metrics and data. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two separate 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbbed95-669b-43ba-96ef-6ed82e3cb546
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Paul Bastow
Contact Email
contractsprocurement@cantium.solutions
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

6B DIGITAL

Further Information

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