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Corporate Web Content Management System

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the renewal of their Corporate Web Content Management System. This tender falls under the industry category of software support services and covers the period from 22nd December 2024 to 21st December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons. The supplier awarded is Sitecore UK Limited, and the contract was signed on 19th December 2024 for a value of £216,867.93. The location for the delivery of the services is in the UKK1 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software support and web content management services. Although the procurement method limited competition, it underscores the necessity for suppliers to establish strong technical capabilities and demonstrate their unique value propositions. Businesses capable of providing specialised and reliable software solutions, particularly those familiar with the higher education sector, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, this contract extension highlights the potential benefits of fostering long-term relationships with public sector institutions, offering continuity and expertise over extended periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Web Content Management System

Notice Description

Sitecore Experience Platform Renewal (22/12/2024 to 21/12/2027)

Procurement Information

This software solution was originally procured following a wider tender process for the implementation of a Web Transformation project at the University. The Sitecore software was identified by that process as the best fit for UWE's needs and a very competitively priced license was agreed. Going through a similar process to investigate alternative software vendors would require a similar scaled project and budget to achieve. As the UWE's ambitions have not changed within the project timescale are met by the current product, a tender to identify and implement an alternative would not offer significant advantages at this stage. The university has therefore negotiated rates for a further extension of 3 years with the current provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015571-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,867 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SITECORE

Further Information

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