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(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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27 Sep 2021 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022" initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This tender falls under the services industry category and involves a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The tender period has concluded, with a contract value of £70,000 set to run from September 10, 2021, to July 31, 2022. The award for this contract was announced on September 8, 2021, and was published on September 27, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in web content development, technical web development, and project management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-equipped to compete for this contract, as it involves creating and managing web content in compliance with accessibility standards. Companies with experience in user-centred design and familiarity with content management systems such as TerminalFour and Hubspot would be particularly advantageous in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for 11 months to support with the following key services: * Web content development o Write and edit effective web content: Using user centred content design principles Optimised for appropriate readability Optimised for search engines and mobile devices To meet the University's web content guidelines and standards o Rewrite Newcastle University content so it is more suitable for the web o Use our content workflow and CMS to develop and publish content * Web page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Create and publish approved web content using one of our content management systems (CMS). We use TerminalFour (T4) as our enterprise level CMS for the web estate on ncl.ac.uk. We also use Hubspot CMS for specific projects and support is required for both. o Deliver pages that are accessible for users with cognitive and physical difficulties or disabilities. * Technical Web Development (necessary skills) * Project management skills

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d371032f-0143-48d3-a88f-504df4837701
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0f90eb-9fc3-4a26-bf03-c32b1ea2fc00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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

WARDOUR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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