Planning

Website Design, Development and Hosting Services

HORLEY TOWN COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 08:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Horley Town Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Website Design, Development, and Hosting Services. This tender aims to provide a comprehensive website solution meeting statutory requirements for local government, including accessibility compliance and secure hosting. The project is situated in Horley, England, with postal code RH6 7HZ, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Interested suppliers are required to submit their quotes via email by Friday 27 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. The council's market engagement notice for this tender was published on 18 February 2026, and the engagement period is set to end on 28 February 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in local government websites, particularly those experienced in delivering accessible IT solutions. Businesses with a proven track record of at least three years in this domain, along with financial stability and technical capability, are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to apply, provided they meet essential criteria such as knowledge of the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 and the ability to support WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. The contract spans an initial two-year period with the provision for ongoing support and quarterly performance monitoring, offering sustained business growth opportunities in collaboration with Horley Town Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Design, Development and Hosting Services

Notice Description

Horley Town Council invites quotes from suitably qualified suppliers for website design, development, hosting and maintenance services. REQUIREMENTS: We require a comprehensive website solution meeting all statutory requirements for local government, including: - Full WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance from launch - Compliance with Local Government Transparency Code 2015 - Support for Assertion 10 audit requirements for digital and data compliance - Modern, mobile-responsive design with intuitive CMS - Secure hosting with SSL, backups and disaster recovery - Multiple user licences for content management - SEO optimisation and social media integration - Events calendar and booking system - News section and photo galleries - Document library with version control - Committee and councillor information pages - Online consultation and engagement tools - Resident reporting tools for local service issues (highways, fly-tipping, etc.) - Forms for council services and applications - Venue hire booking system - Contact forms (GDPR compliant) - Newsletter subscription functionality - Mapping for local amenities - Portal links to planning authority and online meetings (Webex) - Migration of existing website content with URL redirects - Comprehensive staff training on CMS - User manuals and video tutorials ONGOING SUPPORT: - Regular software updates and security patches - Continuous performance monitoring - Technical support during business hours - Annual accessibility compliance review (included in core service) - Maintenance of WCAG 2.2 AA compliance - Regular backups - Website analytics and usage reporting - Proactive notification of legislative/regulatory changes ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Suppliers must demonstrate: - Minimum 3 years' experience with town and parish council websites in England - Portfolio of at least 5 current websites meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards - Detailed knowledge of Local Government Transparency Code 2015 and Assertion 10 requirements - Proven technical capability for accessible website delivery - Adequate support infrastructure - Financial stability and appropriate insurance CONTRACT: Initial 2-year period with performance monitoring through quarterly reviews. Full specification available at: https://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/news/article/1544 SUBMISSION: Quotes by email to info@horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk by Friday 27 February 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3cdf-8d57-49f7-b817-6a6a661ca61f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HORLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORLEY
Postcode
RH6 7HZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Horley Central & South
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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