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(NU/1589 - 76) Accommodation Website Development

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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12 Jan 2023 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the Accommodation Website Development project, tagged as an award and contract. The procurement method used was selective with a restricted procedure. The contract has been signed with Revolution Marketing UK Ltd, a UK-based supplier. The project aims to reduce the current website size, improve user journey, and enhance accommodation content regarding cost and value for money. The contract has a total value of £40,416 and was signed on 7th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in services related to web development, marketing, and consultancy. Companies capable of delivering quality work by the specified start date and demonstrating previous experience in similar projects have a chance to compete successfully. Newcastle University's focus on enhancing user experience and content quality provides a niche for businesses aiming to grow through providing digital solutions and marketing services within the education sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589 - 76) Accommodation Website Development

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint an agency to develop a new website for our accommodation offer. The current site is over 300 pages and we are looking to reduce it by at least a third to under 100 pages. The Accommodation site at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ is primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants who want to choose and book student accommodation at the University. The site is a key part of recruitment and conversion activity and accommodation is an important part of the student experience. Secondary audiences include: * Current students (UG and PG) * Staff * Visitors to the University The objectives of the site development include: * Developing two distinct user journeys through the site: o prospective students o current students living in University accommodation * Creation of the site in the new design system and the latest version of our CMS, T4 v8. * Reduce the size of the site, improve user journeys and incorporate improved accommodation content regarding cost and value for money. * To develop the site in time to support the launch of the accommodation booking system in Jan 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call off on the Marketing (NU/1589) DPS Framework to Lot 1 Web Services, SEO and Digital Content. We are seeking to appoint an agency to develop a new website for our accommodation offer. The current site is over 300 pages and we are looking to reduce it by at least a third to under 100 pages. The Accommodation site at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/ is primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants who want to choose and book student accommodation at the University. The site is a key part of recruitment and conversion activity and accommodation is an important part of the student experience. Secondary audiences include: * Current students (UG and PG) * Staff * Visitors to the University The objectives of the site development include: * Developing two distinct user journeys through the site: o prospective students o current students living in University accommodation * Creation of the site in the new design system and the latest version of our CMS, T4 v8. * Reduce the size of the site, improve user journeys and incorporate improved accommodation content regarding cost and value for money. * To develop the site in time to support the launch of the accommodation booking system in Jan 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0396d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000922-2023
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
£40,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20223 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
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

REVOLUTION MARKETING

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