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title: "(NU/1589-30) - The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Behavioural Science Website Development"
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# (NU/1589-30) - The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Behavioural Science Website Development

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb4e5123-2119-4011-a041-a48de7b001ad

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Behavioural Science has completed a procurement process for website development services aimed at improving government policy on health. The tender, titled "(NU/1589-30) - The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Behavioural Science Website Development," was managed by Newcastle University and classified under the CPV category for business services. The procurement method employed was a selective (restricted) procedure, with the tender period ending on 21 July 2021. The contract, worth £16,500, commenced on 11 August 2021 and is set to conclude on 11 October 2021, with delivery to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in website development, graphic design, and training, particularly SMEs with a strong background in programming and marketing software. Companies that can bring innovative solutions to enhance user experience and engage in effective design, including the use of infographics and videos, will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on behavioural science and government policy engagement indicates a demand for high-quality consultancy and applied technology services in the health sector.

## Notice

The aim of the NIHR Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Behavioural Science is to inform government policy on health, preventing ill-health and health systems. We use behavioural science evidence, theory and methods to support decision-making. We are seeking to appoint a supplier to migrate the NIHR PRU in Behavioural Science current website to a new CMS, make improvements to the design and usability of the site and embed visual appealing representations of our research. We would like to improve user experience and train two members of staff on the use of the CMS. We anticipate that graphic design elements, such as infographics and case studies / vignettes will be a core feature of the new site. As part of the implementation of the new design we also plan to produce videos which would be hosted on the new site, either through embedded YouTube links or via direct access on the site. We require the following: 1. Planning and Consultation 2. Design and build 3. Go Live, Training and future maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f962bf3-e380-4faa-a6c1-7accdd1483a1 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2021 - 11 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 | READYSALTED DESIGN |

## 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

- 19 Aug 2021 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f962bf3-e380-4faa-a6c1-7accdd1483a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f962bf3-e380-4faa-a6c1-7accdd1483a1
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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