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Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025

MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED

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13 May 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, focused on acquiring IT services for website hosting and maintenance. The contract, titled "Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025", was undertaken in the UK region UKD33, specifically in Manchester. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, dated 13 May 2025, with a signed contract to start from 20 May 2025 and end on 19 May 2027. It followed a "below threshold - limited competition" procurement method, aimed at selecting a suitable supplier for ongoing website services, including maintenance, potential future improvements, and support with digital presence strategies like Google Analytics. The awarded contract of GBP 25,000 net value was signed by CTI Digital Limited, an SME based in Manchester.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services, such as website maintenance and digital strategies, including Google Analytics and social media integration. Businesses with expertise in Drupal and related technologies could find this project highly beneficial, as it involves managing and enhancing a key digital platform for a major venue in Manchester. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, expand its client base, and open further opportunities in public sector tenders, given the complex digital landscape and the continuous technological evolution. The focus on forward strategies and potential additional training indicates a scope for further engagements that can drive further growth and establish long-term partnerships with governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025

Notice Description

Manchester Central is currently looking for a contractor to host and maintain our website with a view to carry out future improvements when required. Our website, https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ was launched in June 2021, and is a key part of our venue marketing strategy, providing our multiple audiences with relevant information and generating sales leads. The website is built in Drupal and our internal team manage content update with our current supplier carrying out any development work as part of a hosting and maintenance package (detailed below). Whilst we are happy with the design and overall functionality of the website, we are looking for a new supplier to host and maintain the site, with a view to carry out future improvements when required. Initial package requirements: * Hosting of our website: https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ * General website maintenance in relation to bug fixes or security updates (ability to work with Drupal site) * A forward look and recommendations in relation to upcoming development that would enhance the website and our user experience (either accommodated within allotted dev hours or agreed as a separate project fee) * To guide our team in relation to any upcoming developments in the technology/website industry that may affect our website or practices * Clear processes and timeframes for maintenance and developments, to include an agreed SLA * In addition to the Manchester Central website, we also have two dormant websites (both Drupal) that will require hosting until a decision is made regarding relaunching the sites. Potential additional future requirements: * Support with Google Analytics 4 to allow us to track how users are navigating and engaging with the website allowing us to make relevant improvements. * Ability to support with wider digital presence e.g. Google AdWords and Social Media * Additional training/support to guide us through new processes/ programs if required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 19 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3GX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTI DIGITAL

Further Information

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