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title: "Content Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a5136e6-7f85-4a58-ae11-cd6d31539714"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2018-10-25"
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# Content Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a5136e6-7f85-4a58-ae11-cd6d31539714

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a public procurement process for a Content Management System, aimed at securing a flexible external web services supplier. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure above threshold, and the tender period concluded on 28th May 2018. The contract, valued at £244,470 and officially awarded on 9th October 2018, commenced on 10th October 2018 and runs until 31st August 2021. This opportunity falls under the Internet services category and is located in Luton, England, where the university is based.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and hosting services, particularly those that can provide support for open-source content management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to adapt services throughout an academic year and handle peak demands during events such as 'Clearing' would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest through the University of Bedfordshire Procurement Website to become part of the bidder list.

## Notice

The University of Bedfordshire is looking for an external web services supplier who can provide a fully supported service, while being flexible in delivery to support any fluctuations through the academic year, including substantial peaks during 'Clearing'. Your solution will enable the University to deliver an outstanding experience for all audiences and throughout the student journey. We require a supplier to provide a secure hosting environment, web development and server support for an open source content management system such as Matrix or equivalent. The supplier will also provide a search function to work with the CMS which will power the site and course search. All other detail as per the tender documentation Additional information: In order to be included in the bidder list for this tender you will need to express an interest through the University of Bedfordshire Procurement Website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. All the documentation and criteria to submit a tender is included on the University of Bedfordshire's website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c6e5e0-7b17-401d-b68a-3006c3777ffe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,470 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTLIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c6e5e0-7b17-401d-b68a-3006c3777ffe
- 27 Apr 2018 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c846fe4-76ea-49b2-8b59-cf1505a876c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c6e5e0-7b17-401d-b68a-3006c3777ffe
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c846fe4-76ea-49b2-8b59-cf1505a876c8
  27th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/
  University of Bedfordshire Procurement Website

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