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(NU/1589-7) Web content development services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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29 Jan 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has initiated a procurement process titled "(NU/1589-7) Web content development services" aimed at sourcing an agency for a four-month retainer to enhance web content in compliance with the University’s standards. This contract falls under the services category and is classified within business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and related areas. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, with the relevant contract currently active. The contract was signed on 25 January 2021, and the procurement process is considered complete, although it involved a dynamic purchasing system for marketing services throughout the University.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for agencies that specialise in web content development, search engine optimisation, and digital marketing strategies. Businesses offering expertise in user-centred content design, effective web communication, and knowledge of content management systems will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As a public procurement process, it also encourages participation from SMEs, allowing them to engage in delivering comprehensive services that align with Newcastle University's commitment to a digital-first approach in its marketing strategies.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-7) Web content development services

Notice Description

The Newcastle University Marketing Department are seeking to appoint an agency on retainer for four months to support with the following key services: * Web content development o Write and edit effective web content: Using user centred content design principles Optimised for appropriate readability Optimised for search engines and mobile devices To meet the University's web content guidelines and standards o Rewrite Newcastle University content so it is more suitable for the web o Use our content workflow and WCMS to develop and publish content * Webpage page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Publish approved web content using our WCMS TerminalFour. TerminalFour is a developer and provider of a digital marketing and web content management systems (WCMS), specialising in providing WCMS to educational institutions throughout the world.

Lot Information

Web Services, SEO and digital content

Newcastle University invites bids to join a Dynamic Purchasing System it is establishing for the supply of a range of marketing services. The Newcastle University Marketing Department is a comprehensive, world-class marketing team dedicated to serving our partners, academics and students. This DPS will also be used for marketing across the entire University and is not limited to the central team. Our vision for marketing at Newcastle encompasses the following: * embracing a 'digital first' approach; * encouraging our team through personal growth; * engaging with our clients and audiences; * delivering an exceptional marketing strategy. There will be six lots on this DPS: 1) web services, SEO and digital content; 2) graphic design and print, branding, copywriting; 3) programmatic advertising management, media buying, public relations; 4) social media, paid search and paid social; 5) international; 6) platforms. This opportunity was sent to suppliers on Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) and Lot 2 (Graphic Design & Print, Branding, Copywriting) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589) due to the cross over nature of requirements involving the creation of web content and copywriting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001823-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,872 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIDESHOW

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