Award

C19070 - Digital Experience Platform

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2021 at 10:37

Tender

25 Jan 2021 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking suppliers for the "C19070 - Digital Experience Platform" tender, aimed at creating a new public website and digital tools during the active procurement stage. This open tender is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, and has an intended duration of five years, with two possible 12-month extensions. The deadline for submission of bids is set for 19 February 2021, and bids will be opened on the same date. The project is particularly relevant due to recent regulatory changes in accessibility standards for public sector websites.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in web development, digital asset management, and content management systems. Companies that can demonstrate competence in delivering innovative digital solutions, ensuring accessibility, and providing continuous support and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete. With eight bids received, the competitive landscape looks promising for those ready to engage with public sector contracts and contribute to the enhancement of digital services in the UK.

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Notice Title

C19070 - Digital Experience Platform

Notice Description

Development of new external website and digital experience platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To build and implement a new Digital Experience Platform (DXP), including a public website, content management system, digital asset management system, and workflow tools.

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025329-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£467,040 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Mrs Sally Conquest
Contact Email
sally.conquest@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

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