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(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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11 Mar 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking technical SEO support for its NCL.ac.uk domain through a tender entitled "(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing". This procurement falls under the business services category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £10,000. The contract period begins on 9th March 2021 and concludes on 31st July 2021. The open procurement method was employed for this opportunity, which specifically targets suppliers from Lot 1 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and agencies specialising in SEO services, digital marketing, and web development to engage in a long-term partnership with Newcastle University. Businesses that can offer ongoing technical SEO support, report on performance, and provide internal training would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on resolving urgent technical issues in web performance also signifies a potential demand for innovative solutions and expertise in managing complex digital infrastructures.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing

Notice Description

We are seeking long-term, technical SEO support with the NCL.ac.uk domain. This support will primarily focus on the resolution of three core, technical issues. These three issues have been identified by our teams, and need to be addressed as a matter of urgency. However, it is up to the agency's discretion how these projects are prioritised and whether there are other, more pressing issues that should be resolved instead. Below are the three core issues that have been initially identified, and that have caused us to seek external support. 1. Multiple domains 2. To resolve duplicated URL issue 3. To migrate one subdomain As well as the above, the university will also require: * Ongoing technical SEO support * Internal training * Reporting This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56dba5c-3e5f-4a71-a20e-e2fa4d8add04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086396

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW CHARLTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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