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26-22 Unified Website Platform, CMS, Hosting, Design and Build

University of Wolverhampton

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 17:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 16:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "26-22 Unified Website Platform, CMS, Hosting, Design and Build." The procurement process, which followed an open, competitive and flexible procedure, aimed to consolidate digital efforts into a single platform, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. The award was confirmed on 20th May 2026, with Zengenti Limited, a supplier based in Ludlow, appointed as the responsible party. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on website design, CMS, and hosting services, and is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2029, with potential extensions up to June 2031. The procurement has reached the award stage, following tender closure on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and web services, particularly those able to demonstrate expertise in content management systems, cloud hosting, and web design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were notably successful in this process, with 11 out of 13 final-stage bids coming from such entities. This suggests the process was accessible to businesses of varying sizes, provided they met the rigorous technical and financial criteria, such as having a minimum annual turnover of £2M and specific insurance requirements. Firms with a strong track record in higher education sector projects or public sector programmes, as well as capabilities in integration, security, and service management, would find this and similar tenders aligned to their core competencies, offering a structured pathway to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-22 Unified Website Platform, CMS, Hosting, Design and Build

Notice Description

The University sought to procure a unified digital platform comprising a new Content Management System, secure cloud hosting, front end design and design system, front-end build, integration with back-end systems and data, content migration, training and enablement, and ongoing service operations. The appointed partner will work hand in hand with University Teams to design and implement a modern, reliable and user-friendly website that supports prospective students, current students, staff, and external audiences. The successful supplier will be required to measurably improve student recruitment outcomes across UK and international markets, reinforce accessibility, optimisation of content management and accuracy, and reduce operational overheads and risk. This award consolidates responsibilities into one accountable supplier to remove fragmentation, accelerate delivery, and create a coherent experience and service model. The successful supplier demonstrated capability across architecture, user experience, design, content operations, data integration, technical development, security and service management, backed by evidence from higher education institutions and/or comparable public sector programmes. Stage 1 of the new website must be delivered by end January 2027, followed by planned enhancements in the six months after launch. The programme will prioritise recruitment journeys for undergraduate, postgraduate and international audiences, including support for clearing and open day campaigns. The successful supplier will deliver to these milestones while safeguarding business continuity and protecting search visibility during transition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Development of Contracted services where new parameters/value added services may be identified.

Renewal: Up to 24 months, dependant on performance and contract deliverables. Will also consider the direction of travel for digital services at the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046683-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Wolverhampton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Postcode Area
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zengenti Limited

Further Information

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