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Website design for Landecker Digital Memory Lab

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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24 Mar 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the website design of the Landecker Digital Memory Lab. This falls under the industry category of World wide web (www) site design services (CPV code 72413000) and is geographically located in the South East, UK (UKJ2). The procurement process, initiated as a tender and implemented through a limited procurement method, concluded with an award made on 26th February 2025 to Chimney Design Limited. The procurement aimed to develop the Landecker database, online publishing space, and learning modules, encompassing a clear and accessible brand identity across all assets, with the possibility of additional related deliverables as mutually agreed during the contract's life. The total contract value is £37,188. The procurement was conducted under the rules stated in Directive 2014/24/EU but fell below the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 threshold, allowing for an RFQ process to obtain quotes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web design and digital solutions, especially those capable of creating a cohesive brand identity across multiple platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in database development, online learning modules, and digital publishing would find this contract particularly beneficial in demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their portfolio within the public sector. The involvement of the University of Sussex highlights the importance of delivering high-quality, educational digital content, making this an attractive engagement for businesses looking to solidify their reputation in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Website design for Landecker Digital Memory Lab

Notice Description

A supplier to work on the next stage of developing the Landecker database, online publishing space and learning modules and need to provide a clear, easily identifiable and accessible brand identity across all assets

Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier to work on the next stage of developing the Landecker database, online publishing space and learning modules and need to provide a clear, easily identifiable and accessible brand identity across all assets

Options: Additional related deliverables that may arise during the life of contract, to be mutually agreed in writing before delivery.

Procurement Information

Quotes were obtained as part of an RFQ process. Value of tender is below PCR 2015 threshold for services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,188 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Charlie Beeny
Contact Email
c.beeny@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIMNEY DESIGN

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