--- title: "Redevelopment of Manchester Central website" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX" published: "2020-12-03" --- # Redevelopment of Manchester Central website Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-114d74ab-13c2-4dec-a5ce-32dec44e536a.json) ## Summary The Manchester Central Convention Complex is seeking tenders for the redevelopment of its website (www.manchestercentral.co.uk). This project is classified under the software package and information systems category and has a value of £80,000. The procurement method is open, with the tender period concluding on 4th December 2020, and the contract period expected to commence on 6th January 2021, lasting until 31st March 2021. The winning bid will be required to deliver a user-centred design and integrate various functionalities, including e-commerce and booking systems. Interested parties must express their interest by 15:00 on 9th December 2020. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in website development, particularly those with expertise in user-centred design and experience in creating ecommerce and booking systems. The tender not only allows for direct engagement with a leading events venue but also offers potential for ongoing projects following the website's launch, as hosting and support services will be needed. Companies capable of flexible, agile website solutions that can integrate with existing event technology will find this procurement particularly appealing. ## Notice Manchester Central, the city's international convention centre and leading events venue, is looking to redevelop the www.manchestercentral.co.uk website. The successful bidder will need to have experience in developing websites with user centred design and experience of building ecommerce and booking systems within websites. The commencement of the contract is expected to begin in February 2021 with the website ready to go live by 30th April 2021. Manchester Central commissioned an in-depth study reviewing the current website and its key user groups, to gain a detailed understanding of audience requirements. It is expected that the successful web developer will fully interpret these recommendations and work with the MC digital strategy group to ensure that they inform and steer the redevelopment . (An NDA will need to be signed and returned before the full study will be shared.) Requirements; Flexibility - the website will need to be agile in order to adapt to the evolving requirements of the business. The content management system should also allow Manchester Central administrators to make changes to content, layout and website functions in-house wherever possible. The website will need to integrate with event technology platform Ungerboeck, Matterport 3D virtual tours and be able to connect with other application APIs The current website uses Drupal, however Manchester Central is open to using another platform if it is more suited to the requirements. Expression of interest must be made by 15:00 Wednesday 9th December 2020 via Procontract. Additional information: In 2019, Manchester Central embarked on a journey to develop a digital strategy, with the aim of expanding its business through the creation or adoption of new, innovative solutions, systems and processes.In broad terms, traditional event venue customers can be defined as: * Event organisers who plan and host events at the venue - from small to large events (B2B) * Exhibitors exhibiting at events held at the venue (B2B) * Visitors attending events at the venue (B2C) As part of the digital strategy development in 2019, Manchester Central commissioned an in-depth study reviewing the current website and its key user groups, to gain a detailed understanding of audience requirements: * Following the redevelopment, a hosting and support services package will be required * The redeveloped website is expected to be live by April 30th 2021 Eligibility Criteria * Experience in developing websites with user centered design * Experience of building ecommerce and booking systems within websites Next Steps * If you would like to receive the tender please express your interest by Wednesday 9th December 15.00 through the ProContract website * Once you have expressed your interest you will be able to view the research findings by completing a non-disclosure agreement. This will be sent out upon request. * Tender briefs will be issued to interested parties on Thursday 10th December. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b22877f-fd9d-4dc3-9e69-181dc5fd4892 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX | | Locality | PETERSFIELD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 3GX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 3 Dec 2020 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b22877f-fd9d-4dc3-9e69-181dc5fd4892 - 6 Nov 2020 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e50b9f6-0058-4d64-85cc-e509bfe5d5e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b22877f-fd9d-4dc3-9e69-181dc5fd4892 3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e50b9f6-0058-4d64-85cc-e509bfe5d5e2 6th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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