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title: "(NU/1589-7) Web content development services"
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# (NU/1589-7) Web content development services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-491a8dbb-8b78-4110-a4a3-c1e3f219ab33

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is currently engaged in a procurement process for web content development services (tender ID: NCL001-DN518761-27835972). This initiative falls under the business services category (CPV code: 79000000) and is located in the North East of England. The procurement is conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021, lasting until 31st May 2021. The total value of the contract awarded is approximately £19,872, with the successful supplier being Sideshow Ltd, as announced on 29th January 2021. The buying organisation encourages collaboration from registered suppliers, particularly those listed under Lots 1 and 2 of their Dynamic Purchasing System.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on web services, digital content creation, SEO, and marketing consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in web content management systems, programming services, and marketing management are particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. By leveraging their skills in user-centred content design and digital marketing, these businesses can not only fulfil the contract's requirements but also expand their portfolio and gain further visibility within the educational sector.

## Notice

The Newcastle University Marketing Department are seeking to appoint an agency on retainer for four months to support with the following key services: * Web content development o Write and edit effective web content: Using user centred content design principles Optimised for appropriate readability Optimised for search engines and mobile devices To meet the University's web content guidelines and standards o Rewrite Newcastle University content so it is more suitable for the web o Use our content workflow and WCMS to develop and publish content * Webpage page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Publish approved web content using our WCMS TerminalFour. TerminalFour is a developer and provider of a digital marketing and web content management systems (WCMS), specialising in providing WCMS to educational institutions throughout the world. This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) and Lot 2 (Graphic Design & Print, Branding, Copywriting) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589) due to the cross over nature of requirements involving the creation of web content and copywriting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186e8b4d-7da7-42cd-bbe2-f46b61294977 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,872 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
- 72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186e8b4d-7da7-42cd-bbe2-f46b61294977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186e8b4d-7da7-42cd-bbe2-f46b61294977
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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