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10 Jul 2026 at 13:03

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09 Jul 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently undertaking a public procurement process for "Website Design" services, categorised under world wide web site design services. The procurement is in the tender stage with a submission deadline on 16th July 2026 at 11:00 AM. Located in Exeter, UK, the opportunity is governed by the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. This open competition, with below-threshold procurement, offers a contract value estimated at £12,000 gross (£10,000 net). Potential suppliers can submit tenders electronically, with the enquiry period ending on 15th July 2026.

This open tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in website design services, particularly those focusing on creative and functional web solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in meeting comprehensive design brief requirements are well-positioned to compete in this process. The contract period will commence on 24th July 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2027, offering a year-long engagement and potential for collaboration with a prominent educational institution like the University of Exeter. This tender presents a strategic opportunity for firms to establish or expand their public sector portfolio by delivering innovative design services for a significant academic entity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Website Design

Notice Description

Website design for external use

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c773
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065200-2026
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
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

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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