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title: "(NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021"
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# (NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87695530-1949-44b5-ac5a-783f7da19392

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Newcastle University for the provision of web content development services, titled "(NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021." This contract falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on programming and marketing consultancy. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 14 June 2021 and conclude on 31 July 2021. The tender was awarded to Sideshow Ltd for a total value of £19,656, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period officially closing on 4 June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in web content development, marketing consultancy, and digital services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide agile and innovative solutions. Companies experienced in optimising web content for search engines, mobile devices, and user-centred design principles would be particularly well-suited to this opportunity. Engaging in such public contracts can help suppliers enhance their market presence and expand their client base within the educational sector, offering tailored services that align with Newcastle University's needs.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for two 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 Create and 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e991b3b-9005-4205-8ea5-d6061bded1ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,656 |
| 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 UPON TYNE |
| 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

- 10 Jun 2021 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e991b3b-9005-4205-8ea5-d6061bded1ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e991b3b-9005-4205-8ea5-d6061bded1ca
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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