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title: "Hosting, Support and Maintenance of Ofwat and Open Water websites and research and refresh for Ofwat"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# Hosting, Support and Maintenance of Ofwat and Open Water websites and research and refresh for Ofwat

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-609c8b8c-ee4b-4784-875e-c202232733e1

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently seeking tenders for the "Hosting, Support and Maintenance of Ofwat and Open Water websites and research and refresh for Ofwat." This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically the web page editing software development category. The active tender launched on 29th November 2019, has an end date for submissions on 6th December 2019. The hosting services are to be provided in separate cloud instances located in the West Midlands and London, ensuring security and resilience. The total contract value is estimated at £90,000, with a minimum value of £80,000, and the contract term is set to commence on 27th February 2020 and conclude by 27th February 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in web development and support services, particularly those experienced in hosting WordPress platforms. Firms that can demonstrate a capacity to conduct audience research and refresh website content will be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for secure, resilient cloud hosting also indicates an opportunity for businesses offering innovative digital solutions and robust customer service capabilities. This project not only supports current operations but may also lead to long-term partnerships in digital service delivery within the public sector.

## Notice

The contract is to provide web hosting services for both the Ofwat and Open Water websites, which are both built in WordPress. The sites will be hosted in separate cloud instances for security and resilience. The contract is also to provide audience research and a subsequent refresh of the Ofwat website. This is a re-tender of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0647c450-8841-4db0-ad8c-dc1c6d6ab12d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0647c450-8841-4db0-ad8c-dc1c6d6ab12d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0647c450-8841-4db0-ad8c-dc1c6d6ab12d
  29th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158783
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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