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New Web Estate

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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11 Jun 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "New Web Estate" project, initiated by the University of Sussex, pertains to IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was executed under a limited method without prior publication, and it is now in the award stage, having been completed successfully. The contract was awarded to Acquia Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the United States. Geographically, the project is located in the UK, specifically in the South East region. The procurement, governed by EU legal basis 32014L0024, aimed at designing, building, and delivering a new university website ecosystem. The contract, valued at GBP 999,866, was signed on 23rd May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry with strengths in software development and digital transformation, particularly those familiar with educational sectors. Since the contract was secured through G-Cloud 13 Framework without a prior call for competition, vendors already on such frameworks are best positioned for similar opportunities. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive web ecosystem solutions that align with design contest processes are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

New Web Estate

Notice Description

Provision of design, build and deliver a new University website ecosystem and supporting operating model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of design, build and deliver a new University website ecosystem and supporting operating model.

Procurement Information

Shortlisting exercise from GCloud13 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05466b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

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
£999,866 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 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
Kasia Thomas
Contact Email
kasia.thomas@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACQUIA

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