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(NU/1589-10) Web Agency Support for Realising Opportunities (RO)

Newcastle University

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26 Mar 2021 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Newcastle University, inviting tenders for the project titled "(NU/1589-10) Web Agency Support for Realising Opportunities (RO)." The initiative falls under the industry category of business services, specifically targeting various marketing services. The tender process, classified as selective using a restricted procedure, is focused on establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide a range of services, including web services, SEO, and digital content. Key dates include the contract signing, which occurred on 22 March 2021, and the project's location is Newcastle, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Enigma Interactive, valued at £12,949.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and related services, particularly those offering web development, SEO, and content management solutions. Companies with expertise in digital marketing, graphic design, programmatic advertising, and social media management will find the six outlined lots within the DPS particularly relevant. The active engagement of local SMEs—evidenced by eight SME bids received—highlights a conducive environment for businesses keen on expanding their reach and capabilities in the dynamic higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-10) Web Agency Support for Realising Opportunities (RO)

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Web Services, SEO and digital content

The current RO website is housed on the Content Management System (CMS), Adobe Business Catalyst which is due to close in September 2021 and as such a full migration of the current website to another CMS is required. The website migration project aims to not only re-establish the RO website in another CMS, but also to review current analytics with a view to optimising user journeys and develop a new area of the website to showcase the project's evaluation. We are seeking to appoint a supplier to migrate RO's current website to a new CMS, suggest some minor improvements to optimise user experience and support with training RO staff on the CMS. The following steps set out the work required: 1. Pre-migration 2. New CMS build and setup 3. Migration & UAT 4. Go Live, Training and future maintenance This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006196-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48224000 - Web page editing software package

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
£12,949 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Enigma Interactive

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