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title: "Digital Experience Platform (DXP) platform with minimum delivery of a Content Management System (CMS) module"
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# Digital Experience Platform (DXP) platform with minimum delivery of a Content Management System (CMS) module

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b54c90f-4f2a-412f-bf68-c59ab886618b

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is seeking a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) with a Content Management System (CMS) module. The contract is expected to start in June 2024, with invoicing from August 2024 to July 2027, extendable up to July 2029. The total anticipated value is approximately £416,000 excluding VAT. The closing date for tender submissions is 22 April 2024 at 12 noon. This tender falls under the IT services category and is located in Sunderland, North East, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Sunderland for IT services presents a significant contract value and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses providing consulting, software development, Internet services, and support would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure allows for broader participation within the industry, offering growth opportunities to businesses specialising in web search engine providers, web server software development services, and world wide web (www) site design services.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland is seeking a robust and scalable CMS solution which is delivered by a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Provider, to allow for future development. Expected mobilisation of contract from June 2024 and invoicing commencing from August 2024 to July 2027 (with up to 2 x 1-year extensions taking it to a possible July 2029 contract) . The anticipated value of the Services is approximately PS416,000 excluding VAT. For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 10% (up to PS458,000 excluding VAT) of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. There are no guarantees on spend levels. By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required. Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon - 22 April 2024 Additional information: Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093af58a-d850-46fc-8cbd-ea840ed43c27 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48224000 - Web page editing software package
- 48825000 - Web servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212222 - Web server software development services
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 72414000 - Web search engine providers
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093af58a-d850-46fc-8cbd-ea840ed43c27
- 20 Mar 2024 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093af58a-d850-46fc-8cbd-ea840ed43c27
- 20 Mar 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093af58a-d850-46fc-8cbd-ea840ed43c27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/093af58a-d850-46fc-8cbd-ea840ed43c27
  20th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

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