Tender

Website Design, Build and Support

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

City of Sunderland College has initiated an open tender process for the provision of services under the title "Website Design, Build and Support". The contract involves the development of four separate websites over a 36-month period, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. This project falls under the industry category of Networking, Internet, and intranet software development services (CPV: 72212200) and is located in Sunderland, UKC23 region. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by midday on 19th March 2025. The intended project implementation is to begin mid-2025, aiming for a live launch by mid-2026, with an approximate total value of £250,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in website development, particularly those with expertise in creating user-focused, mobile-first platforms and efficient content management systems (CMS). Enhancing user experience, optimising student recruitment, and integrating with internal systems such as Pro Solution are key components of the project. Companies with robust capabilities in web server software development services (CPV: 72212222) and compliance with electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment methods will be well-suited to compete. This tender can provide substantial business growth prospects through a prominent and long-term project with a respected educational institution.

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Notice Title

Website Design, Build and Support

Notice Description

The College, has a requirement for the creation of four separate websites for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.The expectation is that implementation will commence mid 2025 with live launch by mid 2026.Requirement to replace our current website architecture with a solution which enhances the user experience, streamlines the course application process, enables seamless mobile-first platforms that prioritise accessibility, optimise student recruitment, and integrate effectively with internal systems such as Pro Solution. As part of the development, the successful tenderer will provide an efficient and modern content management system (CMS) enabling streamlined website management and improved functionality for users and administrators alike.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College, has a requirement for the creation of four separate websites for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.The expectation is that implementation will commence mid 2025 with live launch by mid 2026.Requirement to replace our current website architecture with a solution which enhances the user experience, streamlines the course application process, enables seamless mobile-first platforms that prioritise accessibility, optimise student recruitment, and integrate effectively with internal systems such as Pro Solution. As part of the development, the successful tenderer will provide an efficient and modern content management system (CMS) enabling streamlined website management and improved functionality for users and administrators alike.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006521-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212222 - Web server software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
sam.hammond@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1915116000

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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