Tender

Visit Newquay Website Design and Build

NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newquay Town Council is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to design and build the Visit Newquay website, the official tourism platform promoting Newquay as a visitor destination. This project lies in the web design and computer-related services industry, located in Newquay, UK, within the sub-central government category, and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement follows an open competition method, detailed under the UKPGA Legal Basis 2023/54. The tender period closes on 16th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 26th January 2026 and concluding on 26th January 2029. The procurement seeks to modernise the website to improve mobile usability, SEO, and compliance with WCAG standards, while maintaining a service supporting tourists and local businesses.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in software programming, web design, and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transforming digital platforms to improve user engagement and accessibility will find this project aligns with their expertise. With the requirement for a strategic rebuild and modernisation, businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality technical solutions, backed by relevant experience and strong references, are well-placed to compete. The contract is valued at approximately £71,000, with a focus on quality and understanding of requirements, making it an attractive venture for those aiming to enhance their portfolio and prominence in the web service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visit Newquay Website Design and Build

Notice Description

The Council invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the design and build of the Visit Newquay website. The Visit Newquay website is the official tourism platform operated by Newquay Town Council (NTC) and plays a pivotal role in promoting the town as a visitor destination. It supports a wide audience including tourists, residents, local businesses, and other stakeholders by offering searchable listings, events, editorial content, guides, and travel information. The existing platform has been in place since 2015 and provides a Destination Management System (DMS) that enables back-end control of tourism products, business entries, and local seasonal events. In late 2024 the Council commissioned a review of the site to assess the websites structure, usability, functionality and development potential given the issues that were being found around the Industry standards in mobile usability, search engine optimisation (SEO), accessibility (WCAG compliance), and user engagement tools as all of the ears have evolved significantly since the site's launch, and although upgrades have been carried out these are limited with the existing site. And although the website remains functionally adequate, it does require modernisation to comply with relevant regulations and to ensure it remains at the forefront of providing a service the numerous users, to be compliant with industry standards. The Key findings of the review included: * Overall Performance: The current system was found to be satisfactory in its core performance and internal usability. * Mobile Experience: Google Lighthouse audits identified significant performance issues on mobile devices, affecting page load times and responsiveness. These issues must be addressed to improve the user experience across platforms. This evaluation reinforced the value of the existing system while highlighting specific areas that must be enhanced through a structured rebuild and the modernisation process. These improvements have been included within the full details of the specification. Website Performance Statistics Despite its age, the Visit Newquay website continues to receive strong and consistent traffic, demonstrating its value to the local tourism economy: * Over 350,000 unique users annually * 40,000+ visitors during peak months (July-August) * Average of 3.8 pages per session * Bounce rate of approximately 38% These performance metrics underline the importance of sustaining and improving the platform through a strategic rebuild.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002315-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

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

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@newquay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
TR7 1AF
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Central & Pentire
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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