--- title: "Visit Berwick Website - Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-06" --- # Visit Berwick Website - Invitation to Tender Buyer: BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8dfc72-ac81-452b-b934-9e85ee6281da.json) ## Summary Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "Visit Berwick Website - Invitation to Tender," aimed at redesigning the tourism website www.visitberwick.com. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 17 June 2019. The project falls under the Internet development services category (CPV code: 72420000) and is focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £7,500, and the expected duration of the contract will commence on 1 July 2019 and is to be completed by 16 August 2019. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for web development firms with expertise in tourism-related projects to expand their business. Companies that have experience in creating user-friendly websites with robust social media integration and those capable of liaising effectively with client stakeholders will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, given the emphasis on a bespoke design and the requirement to incorporate contemporary trends and functionalities, firms that can adapt swiftly to evolving customer needs in the digital landscape are likely to find this contract particularly advantageous. ## Notice The council invites expressions of interest from experienced website developers with knowledge of tourism for the redesign and implementation of a website (www.visitberwick.com) for Berwick upon Tweed Town Council. The site will form a key component in Berwick's tourism strategy. Developers would need to be able to liaise with staff and other stakeholders, and to develop a website that would primarily focus on promotional material for Berwick upon Tweed including a searchable calendar of events, newsletter sign-up and database. Experience of similar work will be an essential requirement. The council currently operates the GSuite set of office software, and the website would need to integrate with this, with our social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook,) Google Maps and with Survey Monkey polling software. It is anticipated that all site maintenance / updating after implementation will be undertaken by our staff, and the proposal should address this issue, and ease of use by lay users. Expressions of interest should include evidence of previous work undertaken, and an indicative cost for development work and the timescale required. Specific requirements for www.visitberwick.com. 1) Objectives: To showcase what Berwick Upon Tweed has to offer. To bring Visit Berwick up to the standard that is expected from visitors and keep up with current trends. To highlight Berwick Upon Tweed is a gateway to the Scottish borders and north Northumberland. To provide a better visitor experience and keep up with the demands within the travel industry. A website that offers enhanced functionality with a strong focus on the user experience and ease of use. 2) Design: A full redesign of the site is required, the current look and feel of the website is uniformed and corporate. The appointed contractor MUST take account of the findings of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Place Branding Study which is currently underway and will supply branding guidelines and relevant artwork in the week commencing 22nd July. The developer must allocate time for discussions with the Project Staff to ensure the branding work is fully reflected in the Visit Berwick Website. 3) Document Scope: The proposal is to cover the development of Visit Berwick website to the specifications provided. No ongoing support or update work is to be include, all updates and changes to be done by project staff going forward - Training to be provided to 3 staff members. 4) Development Schedule: Due to related tourism events and activities it is essential that this development is completed by no later than 16/08/2019. 5) Development Specification and Notes: The website will be roughly 59 pages it needs to be completely bespoke and fully responsive for cross browser compatibility . Full social media integration required. If possible, include google translate (German, French & Spanish). Web hosting by successful developer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9d74f2-60df-44b3-90d0-85c08ce70a14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500 | | 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 | BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BERWICK-UPON-TWEED | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD15 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Berwick North | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72420000 - Internet development services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2019 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9d74f2-60df-44b3-90d0-85c08ce70a14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9d74f2-60df-44b3-90d0-85c08ce70a14 6th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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