Tender

Visit Weston Website Design and Build - Digital/Web Development Agency

WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking proposals for the design and build of the Visit Weston website, targeting digital and web development agencies. This open procurement process requires the construction of a full product, including a CMS system, hosting, and ongoing technical support, with a total budget of £35,000, and requires an additional quotation for maintenance. The tender process is at the active stage, and all submissions must be received by 12 noon on 27th October 2025. Key milestones include the tender award decision by 11th November 2025. The procurement covers service categories under industry classification CPV 72413000, and is located in the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and web development, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. With a focus on quality assessment through written submissions and interviews, the tender is suited for companies with strong technical capabilities and a commitment to social value. This opportunity allows businesses to secure a contract potentially renewable to five years, fostering long-term growth and partnership with a public authority. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) meeting the selection criteria are encouraged to apply, especially those able to comply with specified insurance requirements and equality policies. The open procedure method allows for broad competition, providing a level playing field for qualified bidders to expand their portfolio through significant public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Visit Weston Website Design and Build - Digital/Web Development Agency

Notice Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations/individuals to undertake the design and build of the Visit Weston website. Aimed at Digital/Web Development Agency - to include full product build, CMS system, hosting and technical support, with a total budget available of PS35,000, with an additional quote required for ongoing maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract with option to extend to 5 years or a rolling contract on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Pearse
Contact Email
development@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01934632575

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1LN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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