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title: "Contract Notice for On-line Forum and Hosting Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40bbbed0-7aef-45af-939a-9e685be03b49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND"
published: "2018-05-01"
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# Contract Notice for On-line Forum and Hosting Contract

Buyer: HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40bbbed0-7aef-45af-939a-9e685be03b49

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract Notice for On-line Forum and Hosting Contract" has been initiated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. This contract, valued at £14,950, falls within the IT services sector and specifically targets consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action below threshold. The contract period is set to run from 23rd April 2018 until 22nd April 2019, with the tender period concluding on 20th March 2018, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in online platforms and related technologies. Companies that excel in system branding, configuration, and integration with social media will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement process not only allows organisations to expand their portfolio but also to establish a valuable working relationship with a prominent educational funding body.

## Notice

Main Site Branding and setup and configuration of the system. Updated and Replace the current Advanced Search Criterion Social Media Newsfeeds and Blogs. Enable a Member to switch between assignee Membership Roles and events sign up and events management. Update to a single page signup with imported information, password and T&Cs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e83bc2f2-a3be-49ff-aa53-79e91a5b4f00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,950 |
| 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 | HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERY CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e83bc2f2-a3be-49ff-aa53-79e91a5b4f00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e83bc2f2-a3be-49ff-aa53-79e91a5b4f00
  1st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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