Tender

2025 - Website Design & Build Services, and Hosting & Maintenance

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is conducting a tender process for the design, build, hosting, and maintenance of a new website. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The current stage of the procurement is the tender phase, with the process being open to all qualified bidders. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 21 March 2025, and the contract is scheduled to start on 26 May 2025 and run until 31 March 2029, with potential extensions bringing the maximum term to ten years. The services will be required across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specializing in computer services, software development, and Internet services are well-suited to compete. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair competition, allowing businesses of various sizes to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract that enhances their portfolio and market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 - Website Design & Build Services, and Hosting & Maintenance

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service came into being on 1 April 2016. Its current website was launched on the same date. The Service has decided that the time is right to procure a new website, building on the successes of the existing version but also taking into account the technological developments of the last ten years. This procurement is for the design and build of a new website, and also the on-going hosting and maintenance. The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with the Successful Bidder for a period of four years. The contract will commence on 26th May 2025, or as near as possible to this date. The initial term will expire 31st March 2029. The Authority may extend the contract for three further periods of 24 months. The maximum contract term is therefore ten years. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dwfire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecd71da5-657f-449a-9a00-456fb7b1e366
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4ae435-1356-4350-99f8-2005c51af62e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Nick Vaux
Contact Email
nicholas.vaux@dwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
01722 691461

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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