Tender

25-44 Web Content Management System & Website Design

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Jan 2026 at 14:56

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton initiated a public procurement process for a new Web Content Management System and Website Design, with the aim of enhancing the institution's digital presence. Located in Wolverhampton, UK, this tender fell under the services category and followed an open procurement method, termed a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Initially active with a tender period ending on 24th October 2025, the process involved two lots—Web Content Management and Website Design. However, this tender was ultimately cancelled on 27th January 2026 after an internal review, as the existing specifications required substantial revisions to align with the University's evolving Digital Strategy. The tender awarded was expected to commence on 2nd January 2026 for both lots, each valued at £420,000 excluding VAT, but no award was made due to the cancellation.

The cancellation of this tender suggests that there will be future opportunities once the specifications are revised, and it is re-tendered. Businesses specialising in web design and content management systems, particularly those experienced in developing solutions for higher education institutions, are well-positioned to consider future offers. The demand for a headless CMS architecture, seamless integration capabilities, and compliance with GDPR indicates the University seeks innovative and technically robust solutions. Companies with expertise in accessibility standards and detailed analytics will also find opportunities in such a digitally driven procurement, fostering business growth by delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to educational sectors.

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Notice Title

25-44 Web Content Management System & Website Design

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint one or more specialist delivery partners to support the procurement, implementation, and optimisation of a new institutional website and Content Management System (CMS). Contracts may be awarded to a single integrated provider covering both lots or to separate suppliers for each lot, depending on the quality and suitability of proposals received.

Lot Information

Web Content Management

This lot covers the provision of a robust, flexible CMS tailored to the higher education sector, inclusive of secure and scalable hosting. The CMS must adopt a headless, API first architecture; support granular content governance and approval workflows integrate with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD); and provide functionality for personalisation and A/B testing. The CMS and hosting solution must demonstrate GDPR compliance, ensure high availability and performance monitoring, and be supported by comprehensive training, maintenance, and ongoing support arrangements.

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Website Design

This lot covers the design and development of a modern, mobile-first institutional website that significantly enhances the University's digital presence. The solution must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA/AAA accessibility standards and provide modular and personalised content layouts, integrated analytics, and comprehensive site-wide search functionality. The website must be designed to work seamlessly with the CMS provided under Lot 1 and be supported by training, maintenance, and ongoing optimisation

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007177-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212783 - Content management software development services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wlv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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