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title: "Digital Partner and Website Consultancy"
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# Digital Partner and Website Consultancy

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88c9da89-0a52-40ae-ba79-a9db8897a1de

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is seeking a digital partner for a project titled "Digital Partner and Website Consultancy" under contract WEBC/19/1. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically computer support and consultancy services, and is located in Ashford, South East England. The tendering process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 5th April 2019. The initial contract period is set for 24 months, commencing on 7th May 2019, with potential extensions based on need and budget. The project's total budget is £80,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and website management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can demonstrate expertise in web analytics, user experience design, and maintaining digital platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful provider will help Ashford Borough Council enhance its online presence and better serve the community through improved digital services.

## Notice

Contract No. WEBC/19/1 Scope: Ashford Borough Council want to engage the services of a digital expert who will provide up front analysis and recommendations about the structure and help build in and understand analytics to be able to monitor, maintain and futureproof the Ashford Borough Council's website. Term: The initial term of the contract will be for 24 months. If further adhoc work required there could be a possible extension 12 months, and a further 12 months subject to budget. The budget for the initial project is PS80,000 Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf31bbd-ded9-4877-8882-704d8ed474b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2019 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf31bbd-ded9-4877-8882-704d8ed474b3
- 15 Mar 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01bc3df8-b5da-48dc-abff-e73eca57e726

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf31bbd-ded9-4877-8882-704d8ed474b3
  3rd February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01bc3df8-b5da-48dc-abff-e73eca57e726
  15th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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