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Provision of a new college website

Cardiff and Vale College

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18 Sep 2026 at 14:47

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17 Sep 2026 at 11:34

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16 Sep 2026 at 09:30

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14 Sep 2026 at 14:35

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08 Sep 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale College is procuring a new college website and a company to develop it. The requirement is an IT and digital service covering website development, software integration, internet services and ongoing support. The intended outcome is a scalable digital engagement platform that provides the technological foundation for seamless integration with college systems, personalised user experiences, artificial intelligence innovation and future digital services. The platform must help the College adapt to changing learner expectations and emerging technologies throughout its lifetime. The buying organisation is Cardiff and Vale College, a Welsh public authority. The work supports the College’s digital services for its learners and wider users across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

The procurement has reached tender: the College invited companies to submit an expression of interest through a selective competitive flexible procedure. The first stage is the request-to-participate stage, with exactly five companies selected for the next stage. Questions must be submitted by 29 September 2026 at 12:00, and expressions of interest by 6 October 2026 at 12:00. The evaluation and award decision is due by 7 December 2026 at 23:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 4 January 2027 to 30 November 2027, with an extension available to 30 November 2028 to support future development. Its estimated value is £220,000 excluding VAT, or £264,000 including VAT. Participation-stage mandatory questions carry 100% of the stated weighting, with financial conditions also required.

This opportunity suits a web development or digital agency able to design and deliver a scalable college website rather than a simple static site. Relevant suppliers will need capability in digital engagement platforms, integration with existing systems, personalised user experiences, artificial intelligence and the development of future-facing digital services. The requirement is intended to support continuing development as learner expectations and technology change, so bidders should be able to provide a platform that can evolve over its lifetime and support the College’s wider digital ambitions. Small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable for the opportunity. Companies must also be able to demonstrate that they meet the financial criteria set out in the procurement documents and answer the mandatory participation questions in Annex C. Five highest-scoring companies progress beyond the first stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a new college website

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking to appoint a company to work with us to develop a new college website. The objective is to create a scalable digital engagement platform that provides the technological foundation for seamless system integration, personalised user experiences, AI innovation and future digital services, ensuring the College can adapt to evolving learner expectations and emerging technologies throughout the lifetime of the platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract could be extended to help support future development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f4c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088754-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
Cardiff and Vale College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF62 8YJ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Illtyd
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

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