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27 Sep 2021 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by Newcastle University, which has issued a tender titled "(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022" within the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a contract valued at £70,000 signed on 8th September 2021. The procurement method used was a selective (restricted) procedure, and the services required include web content development, technical web development, and project management skills. The geographical location for delivery is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in web development, marketing consulting, and content management services. Companies with expertise in creating accessible web content, experience with content management systems such as TerminalFour and Hubspot, and capabilities in project management would be well-suited to compete for contracts similar to this one. Engaging in such tenders can aid businesses in expanding their client base, enhancing their service offerings, and establishing long-term relationships with public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for 11 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 CMS to develop and publish content * Web page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Create and publish approved web content using one of our content management systems (CMS). We use TerminalFour (T4) as our enterprise level CMS for the web estate on ncl.ac.uk. We also use Hubspot CMS for specific projects and support is required for both. o Deliver pages that are accessible for users with cognitive and physical difficulties or disabilities. * Technical Web Development (necessary skills) * Project management skills

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for 11 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 CMS to develop and publish content * Web page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Create and publish approved web content using one of our content management systems (CMS). We use TerminalFour (T4) as our enterprise level CMS for the web estate on ncl.ac.uk. We also use Hubspot CMS for specific projects and support is required for both. o Deliver pages that are accessible for users with cognitive and physical difficulties or disabilities. * Technical Web Development (necessary skills) * Project management skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e4cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2021
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 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
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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

Wardour

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