Award

Optimizely Digital Experience Platform

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 May 2022 at 12:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry University, a public educational institution located in Coventry, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Optimizely Digital Experience Platform". This contract falls under the communication and multimedia software package category and involves a long-term investment as it entails a three-year renewal of the existing service. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at £560,821.87, was signed on 5th May 2022, highlighting the institution's commitment to maintaining its digital infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software solutions, particularly those experienced with content management and digital experience platforms. Companies capable of providing similar services are well-positioned to compete, especially given the potential for future contract extensions based on direct negotiations. As the contract is tied to a long-term commitment with the current supplier, businesses with innovative solutions may find avenues for collaboration or complementary services to support Coventry University's ongoing digital initiatives.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Optimizely Digital Experience Platform

Notice Description

CU Marketing Group's web estate is built on Optimizely. This is a renewal for 3 years to continue with the service as there is no intention to switch product in the long run. This is a long-term system investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Optimizely (formerly Episerver) Digital Experience Platform: Corporate (1M/50k) Licence - digital journey for CU customers. This is a 3 year contract awarded directly to the licensor.

Options: Depending on renegotiations directly with the licensor, options to extensions may be considered in the future.

Procurement Information

3 year price locked in directly with licensor. There is no intention to move away from the platform for the foreseeable future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03344f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011698-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,821 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMIZELY

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-03344f-2022-05-05T13:24:03+01:00",
    "date": "2022-05-05T13:24:03+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03344f",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-03344f",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Optimizely Digital Experience Platform",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48500000",
            "description": "Communication and multimedia software package"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "CU Marketing Group's web estate is built on Optimizely. This is a renewal for 3 years to continue with the service as there is no intention to switch product in the long run. This is a long-term system investment.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Optimizely (formerly Episerver) Digital Experience Platform: Corporate (1M/50k) Licence - digital journey for CU customers. This is a 3 year contract awarded directly to the licensor.",
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Depending on renegotiations directly with the licensor, options to extensions may be considered in the future."
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKG"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Negotiated without publication of a contract notice",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_COMMODITY_MARKET",
                "description": "Procurement of supplies quoted and purchased on a commodity market"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "3 year price locked in directly with licensor. There is no intention to move away from the platform for the foreseeable future."
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "011698-2022-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-46582",
                    "name": "Optimizely"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-32803",
            "name": "Coventry University",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Coventry University"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "PRIORY STREET",
                "locality": "COVENTRY",
                "region": "UKG33",
                "postalCode": "CV15FB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Virlyn C Miller",
                "email": "ad7164@coventry.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.coventry.ac.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-46582",
            "name": "Optimizely",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Optimizely"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "New York",
                "region": "US",
                "countryName": "United States"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-9377",
            "name": "Coventry University",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Coventry University"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Coventry",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-32803",
        "name": "Coventry University"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "011698-2022-1",
            "awardID": "011698-2022-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 560821.87,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2022-05-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}