---
title: "New Website Design and Implementation for Richmondshire District Council"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-22"
---

# New Website Design and Implementation for Richmondshire District Council

Buyer: RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568.json)

## Summary

The Richmondshire District Council is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "New Website Design and Implementation" aimed at enhancing its online services to better serve residents and businesses within the area. The procurement process has been completed, with the award announced on 22nd November 2016, after a tender period that ended on 22nd August 2016. The council, located in Richmond, North Yorkshire, encompasses a predominantly rural district with a mix of urban developments and market towns. The contract, valued at £60,000, falls under the IT services category and will span a duration of three years with the option for two one-year extensions. The procurement method employed was a selective or restricted procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in website design and development, particularly those specialising in user-friendly interfaces and advanced functionalities such as interactive mapping and payment tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements of the procurement process. This project not only aims to revamp the Richmondshire District Council's online presence but also to improve the overall interaction between the council and its stakeholders, creating a vibrant platform for engagement that can foster further business growth.

## Notice

Richmondshire District Council wants to build a new, more modern website that will suit the needs of all its customers whilst also due to reductions in funding has been looking at its services to identify the efficiency savings required. As part of this programme, it has become apparent that the website could be better used - to improve the interaction between the council and its residents, visitors and businesses, as well as to improve the adherence to legal regulations. The Richmondshire district covers 509 square miles of North Yorkshire - one of the most sparsely populated district council areas in the country with its boundaries stretching from the River Tees to Cumbria. The area is predominantly rural in character and a large part is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Richmond is the largest town in the district with its Norman Castle, cobbled marketplace, famous Georgian Theatre Royal and elegant Georgian buildings. The district also boasts two other bustling market towns - Leyburn and Hawes, and many urban developments to the east - Catterick, Scotton, Hipswell, Colburn and Brompton on Swale. Reeth is also a service centre for the Upper Dales. Two main arterial roads - the A1 North/South and the A66 East/West five miles from Richmond - give easy nationwide access. Employment opportunities are good with light industry within and close to the district. It also contains the largest military establishment in the country, Catterick Garrison, which adds greatly to the economic wellbeing of the area. The area boasts good schools and health facilities and a range of excellent housing. The existing website richmondshire.gov.uk was developed almost three years ago and though it has served its purpose well it is now deemed to be out of date and have insufficient functionality. The domain name is owned by Richmondshire District Council. Internal research has shown that sections and customers would welcome improved functionality such as payment tools and interactive mapping systems from a new website. An intuitive content management system would assist in improving the customer experience when dealing with the council through the website. Richimondshire District Council are advertising this tender via YORtender and would require prospective supplier to submit any tenders via this portal. The contract will be initially for 3 years with an optional 2 x 12 months' extension at the Councils discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb66a3-b134-43a4-9323-a5d45b69aa2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2016 - 22 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | RICHMONDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL10 4JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Richmond |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2016 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb66a3-b134-43a4-9323-a5d45b69aa2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb66a3-b134-43a4-9323-a5d45b69aa2c
  22nd November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c53beee-6106-4957-9836-9b07c8eef568.json.