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Website and Content Development

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY has completed a public procurement process for the "Website and Content Development" project, focusing on providing website development and user experience expertise. This procurement falls under the services category within the IT industry, specifically consulting, software development, and related support. Situated in London, this procurement was governed under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a below-threshold approach without competition, indicating a swift and efficient choice of a supplier. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and spans until 31st May 2026, with the awarded supplier being Uprated, a large scale company located in Bournemouth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in website and content development. Businesses that can offer consulting, innovate in software development, or provide robust internet support are ideal candidates for similar tenders. Such procurement processes, especially those featuring direct methods, highlight the value of cultivating relationships with public authorities such as sub-central government bodies, as it can lead to substantial contracts without the need for extensive competition. As governments continue to invest in digital transformation, businesses within this sector could see potential growth by aligning their services with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website and Content Development

Notice Description

Provision of website development and user experience expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061903-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPRATED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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