--- title: "Tender for Website (Sitecore) Technical Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON" published: "2017-12-21" --- # Tender for Website (Sitecore) Technical Support Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0797687-9dec-474b-b08a-c2a5f54fa65c.json) ## Summary The University of East London is seeking to appoint a contractor for "Tender for Website (Sitecore) Technical Support" to assist in providing technical support and development services for its existing Sitecore-based website. This procurement process falls under the category of IT services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 January 2018. The anticipated contract is set to commence on 1 March 2018, lasting for two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The total estimated value of the contract is £100,000, and the location for service delivery will be at the university's premises in London, E16 2RD. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in Sitecore management and website development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is selective and suitable for entities capable of delivering flexible and responsive support. Companies that have a strong track record in providing consulting and software development services, particularly those familiar with educational institutions' needs, will find this tender particularly relevant for potential business growth. ## Notice The University of East London are seeking to appoint a contractor to provide website (Sitecore) technical support and back end development services to help support, develop and maintain a functioning and agile web platform for the changing needs of our University. Our website sits on a Sitecore platform and we are currently using version 8.2. Our web team provide a technical support service to our marketing and recruitment team to help optimize the performance of our website. We have two permanent internal members in our Web Team; a Web Manager to oversee and coordinate activities and a Front End Developer (currently being recruited). We have adopted a number of strategies and team structures internally over the last few years to provide technical support, however, sustaining a viable in-house team has proven difficult. Vacancies within our web team are currently being covered by contractors from an external company who provide specialist Sitecore developers. This arrangement has been successful and has allowed us to provide flexible resources during critical periods. We would like to appoint a suitable partner to provide Sitecore support and development resources for our website on a 2-3 year contract basis. This arrangement will mean that we can deliver a more effective and resilient service and offer better value for money. We expect this contract to begin in March 2018 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further two periods of 1 year (2+1+1). If you wish to participate please apply at purchasing@uel.ac.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f085e30-ab12-427f-be1f-fbdc17623742 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E16 2RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Royal Albert | | Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 21 Dec 2017 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f085e30-ab12-427f-be1f-fbdc17623742 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f085e30-ab12-427f-be1f-fbdc17623742 21st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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