Tender

UK_375_Hosting and maintenance of the Marshall and Chevening websites

BRITISH COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2024 at 09:35

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04 Sep 2024 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier for the hosting and maintenance of the Marshall and Chevening websites under an open procedure. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, set to end on 30th September 2024, with the contract period commencing on 28th October 2024 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The British Council will manage the process, aiming to integrate both websites under one supplier. The contract may be extended for up to an additional 23 months, with a potential total duration ending on 31st August 2027. This tender falls under the industry category of Internet Services (CPV code: 72400000) and is open to suppliers across the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in website hosting and maintenance, particularly those experienced with content management systems like Umbraco. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the opportunity to support prestigious scholarship programmes managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio, demonstrate expertise in managing high-profile websites, and potentially form a long-standing relationship with the British Council. The open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process, favouring innovative and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_375_Hosting and maintenance of the Marshall and Chevening websites

Notice Description

The British Council is delivering the Chevening and Marshall scholarship programmes on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) was founded in 1953 and supports up to 50 US citizens per year to pursue one or two-year Masters programmes at UK universities (www.marshallscholarship.org). Marshall applicants have to be endorsed by their US university to be able to apply; approximately 1,000 applications are received each year and around 150 interviews are conducted by eight regional selection committees. The provision of website build (site copy), hosting, and maintenance services for the Marshall Scholarship website: https://www.marshallscholarship.org/ with the option to add the hosting and maintenance of the Chevening Scholarship website from July 2025. We would like to bring the hosting and maintenance of the Marshall and Chevening websites under one supplier. The current Chevening website is fit for purpose. The current Marshall website operates on an outdated CMS (version 7.0 of Umbraco) and doesn't comply with security requirements. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 12 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 23 months, up until 31 August 2027 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb31566a-4d03-4dcc-bba9-2fd09e801e55
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 (below 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

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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