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(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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11 Mar 2021 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking to engage suppliers for the procurement of technical SEO support services under the project titled "(NU/1589 – 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing". This initiative falls into the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement has recently completed its award stage, with key activities including a selective procurement method and the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded contract is valued at £10,000, signed on 8th March 2021, and corresponds to urgent technical issues concerning the management of the NCL.ac.uk domain.

This opportunity can be advantageous for businesses specialising in digital marketing and SEO services, particularly those with experience in addressing complex technical challenges. As the procurement process involved a Dynamic Purchasing System, businesses across various sizes, especially SMEs, are encouraged to compete for future tenders in the lot related to web services and SEO. The successful tenderers will not only gain a valuable contract with a prestigious educational institution but also the chance to build long-term relationships within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing

Notice Description

We are seeking long-term, technical SEO support with the NCL.ac.uk domain. This support will primarily focus on the resolution of three core, technical issues. These three issues have been identified by our teams, and need to be addressed as a matter of urgency. However, it is up to the agency's discretion how these projects are prioritised and whether there are other, more pressing issues that should be resolved instead. Below are the three core issues that have been initially identified, and that have caused us to seek external support. 1. Multiple domains 2. To resolve duplicated URL issue 3. To migrate one subdomain As well as the above, the university will also require: * Ongoing technical SEO support * Internal training * Reporting This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029abb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004938-2021
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mrs Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086396

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

ANDREW CHARLTON

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