Award

Design and Redevelopment of University of Chester's Corporate Website

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2022 at 15:11

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

01 Feb 2022 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has recently awarded a contract for the Design and Redevelopment of its Corporate Website, following a tender process conducted under the UK Open procedure as per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on worldwide web site design services (CPV: 72413000). The winning bid, valued at £300,000, was awarded to Bloom Digital Limited. The contract is effective from 3rd May 2022 and will run until 2nd May 2027. The tender period closed on 9th March 2022, with submissions required to be made electronically through a specified procurement platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web design and development, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive digital solutions, including front-end user experience, back-end systems, and strategic online content management, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. With the increasing emphasis on digital presence in the education sector, this project serves as an excellent entry point for businesses looking to enhance their portfolios in web services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Redevelopment of University of Chester's Corporate Website

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows University of Chester request for tenders through the UK Open procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 for the Design and Redevelopment of University of Chester's Corporate Website. The strategic direction of the University website (www.chester.ac.uk) is managed centrally by the Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions (MRA) Department's Web Team. MRA manage the marketing, content, front-end development, and user experience, and work closely with our Learning and Information Services (LIS) Department on the back-end development and server aspects of site management. The FTS Contract Notice for this tender was 2022/S 000-000671 and an Amendment notice was published 2022/S 000-002777.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec5968c0-7076-42bd-824f-dac1e89e4a71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb50b3f-0bc6-45d9-a7cd-fdc76c305120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2022 - 2 May 2027 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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