Planning

Web Publishing Platform

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

04 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a public procurement process for a "Web Publishing Platform" as part of its preliminary market consultation strategy. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated total value of £250,000. Interested suppliers are requested to express their interest and provide further information to assist the University's research. Key dates include a future notice expected on 17th February 2020, with the procurement process governed by GPA regulations. The contract is relevant to the education industry and primarily targets locations within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development, digital services, and IT consultancy. Companies capable of delivering innovative web solutions and demonstrating expertise in web publishing and design will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement aims to develop a flexible platform that supports ongoing improvements and ensures high-quality service delivery within the university’s digital ecosystem. This project may also open avenues for long-term partnerships with the university, enhancing visibility and fostering collaboration within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web Publishing Platform

Notice Description

The University is currently undertaking preliminary market consultation for a new Web Publishing Platform. This includes a request for suppliers to 'Express their Interest' and to provide further information to help with the University's research in his area. It is anticipated that a number of suppliers will be invited to deliver a product demonstration, this will be dependant on the number of interest the University received. Please note, the information that tis requested is for information only, to help gather information on the market and to inform budgetary requirements, these will no be used as a means of comparison or evaluation. EC0878 - Web Publishing Platform PIN Information - Final Submitted EC0878 Web Publishing Platform PIN Response template FINAL

Lot Information

Web Development Framework

The awarded contract will build the new website, allowing our migration from the current system to the new one. After that, The University will look to bring the development of the system in house. This will require a call off approach whereby service and professional services are called upon when the University requires it.

EC0878 - Web Publishing Platform

The University Web Strategy (https://edin.ac/web-strategy-2018) has identified a series of activities, including the development of a new Website Publishing Platform. Aligned with the delivery of a Website Development Procurement Framework and other supporting activities, this will enable in the provision of comprehensive web publishing services from ISG (Information Services Group, the University's central IT & Library function). This platform needs to be flexible and geared for iterative improvement to support ongoing business and user demands. The delivered solution must support central and local innovation, allowing website teams in schools to make use and extend appropriately, aligned with agreed University standards and guide lines. Overall, there needs to be assurance of delivering a high-quality, future-proof and long-term sustainable University Website and aligned web publishing services, backed by a team with the requisite knowledge and skills. These services need to be fit for purpose to support the communications of a complex and devolved organization like the University of Edinburgh. The objectives of this programme of work are as follows: - A clear, compelling facility to create high-quality websites that meet organisational needs at low cost with minimal support. - A product culture of continual improvement to keep the platform fit for purpose for the long term. - Long-term cost savings from increased use of centrally provided platform, standards and cloud hosting. - To exemplify and lead the further development the University digital experience design standards. - The offer of a baseline digital service for all users providing guidance, training, standards and support around user experience design, content development and analytics, supported by a premium, paid service offering consultancy and practice in the same areas. - To facilitate an engaged and vibrant community which shares best practice, guides ongoing platform development and supports peer learning for the continual improvement of the University Web Estate. - A common strategy for content based on key user journeys. - An analytics platform which supports data-driven decision-making. - Development of long-term partnerships with external providers to enhance capacity, update internal practice and offer additional choice to users while maintaining internally defined standards. - Simplified governance and management of the University web estate, and reduced organisational risk through the collective management of factors such as information security, privacy and accessibility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606802
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374303
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

48222000 - Web server software package

72212222 - Web server software development services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Steph Buchanan
Contact Email
stephanie.buchanan@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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