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Website Management and Digital Presence Services

Arts University Bournemouth

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 10:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 11:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), located in Poole, United Kingdom, has concluded a public procurement process for "Website Management and Digital Presence Services." This selective procedure was completed under the Public Procurement Act 2023 and involved a competitive flexible process. The procurement is part of AUB’s initiative to enhance its digital footprint through improved website visibility, accessibility, and user engagement. The contract was awarded to 6BYTHREE DIGITAL LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), for a three-year term starting on 30th April 2026, with the potential for extension up to two additional years at AUB’s discretion. The total value of the contract is £214,500, including VAT, catering to the services category in the UK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in website design, operation hosting, and business consultancy services. It is well-suited for SMEs like 6BYTHREE DIGITAL LTD that have experience and capacity in digital presence initiatives, website management, and technical support services. Businesses focusing on enhancing digital visibility, accessibility standards, and engaging user experiences can aspire to align with strategic goals similar to those outlined by AUB. The emphasis on competitive flexibility and selective procurement opens avenues for growth and collaboration, especially for firms committed to the education and arts sectors in delivering innovative digital solutions and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Management and Digital Presence Services

Notice Description

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist higher education institution dedicated to creative subjects. This is a notice to confirm selection of a supplier to provide end-to-end website management and digital presence services to support AUB's institutional website and enhance visibility, accessibility, performance, and user engagement. This notice comes after the second stage of Quick Quote/ITT of our process following the PQQ/PSQ. Five shortlisted suppliers were invited to respond. Contract term: 3 years with options to extend for two further 12-month periods (3+1+1) at AUB's sole discretion Contract Value PS 214,500 Including VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes options to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months each, subject to performance and institutional needs. Additionally there could be additional budget for ad hoc development projects.

Renewal: The initial contract term is three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months each, at the sole discretion of Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Extensions will be based on performance, strategic alignment, and ongoing institutional needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

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

79342000 - Marketing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£178,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£178,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£178,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
Arts University Bournemouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5HH
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

6BYTHREE DIGITAL LTD

Further Information

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