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title: "Funnelback Search Engine Provider Renewal"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
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# Funnelback Search Engine Provider Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3dd9072-39ca-444f-8dbd-0ec00154cf6d

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the renewal of the Funnelback Search Engine Provider contract, facilitated by the University of York, which is situated in York, England. This project falls within the services category, specifically web search engine providers (CPV code: 72414000). The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was below the financial threshold. The tender period concluded on 20 June 2018, and the contract is set to run from 31 July 2018 to 30 July 2020, with a total value of £36,000 (GBP).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand their offerings in digital services, particularly those that specialise in search engine technology and support. As the contract is related to hosting, support, and maintenance of web search solutions, companies with expertise in these areas, especially larger firms with the capability to deliver comprehensive digital services, would be well-placed to compete. This represents a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their client portfolio through direct engagement with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

Funnelback Search Engine Provider Renewal - Hosting, Support and Maintenance for our website search provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6bb66c-78e1-40d0-93f5-5d5c4dfc0b69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72414000 - Web search engine providers

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2018 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6bb66c-78e1-40d0-93f5-5d5c4dfc0b69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6bb66c-78e1-40d0-93f5-5d5c4dfc0b69
  10th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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