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10 Jun 2021 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to appoint an agency for web content development services under the title "(NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021". This project falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and related fields. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the tender period was initiated on 10th June 2021. The selected agency will provide services for a two-month retainer, which is essential for updating and optimising the University's online content to align with their standards and guidelines.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, web content management, and consultancy services. Companies familiar with user-centred content design and search engine optimisation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Since three bids were received, including from SMEs, this tender indicates a competitive landscape where businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts with educational institutions, positioning themselves for further engagements in public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

(NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for two 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 Create and 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

Lot 1

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for two 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 Create and 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013007-2021
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

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

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


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 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 UPON TYNE
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
Not specified

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 Ltd

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