--- title: "Design and build of new Midlands Connect website" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-03-28" --- # Design and build of new Midlands Connect website Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7bda852-6eda-4676-af71-c04df579b0db.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is initiating a tender for the design and build of a new website for Midlands Connect, identified as the project titled "Design and build of new Midlands Connect website." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focused on website design services. The tender process is currently active and is structured as a competitive quotation, with quotes due by Friday, 20th April 2018 at 17:00. Evaluation of submissions will consider price (40%) and quality (60%), and the agency selected is expected to be notified by Friday, 4th May 2018. The anticipated timeline for the project execution extends from the start date of 7th May 2018 to an end date of 2nd July 2018, with the website expected to launch by the end of June 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in website design and development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality digital solutions. Companies with experience in the public sector or those familiar with competitive quotation processes will find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in this tender, successful bidders can potentially establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public authority, paving the way for future contracts and business growth. ## Notice -Midlands Connect is seeking quotes for work to design and build a brand new website for www.midlandsconnect.uk. -All quotes received will be subject to a mini competition in order to select the most suitable supplier. The evaluation will be conducted on the basis of 40% Price and 60% Quality. -For further details about this opportunity, please refer to the "Website Tender Brief" attached to the WMCA e-Tendering portal "Bravo Solution". To access the paperwork please register to Bravo Solutions (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and look for itt_520 - Midlands Connect Website. -Please be informed that quotes must be submitted by Friday 20th April at 17:00 and the successful agency will be notified by Friday 4th May. We anticipate the website going live before the end of June 2018. Additional information: Please note that contract start & end date are indicative only and they will be formalized upon award. Please note that the contract value is for tendering purposes and WMCA cannot guarantee that this level of spend will be incurred. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bc82b9-258e-4a4d-ad69-987f7684dfbd | | 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 | 28 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 2 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2018 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bc82b9-258e-4a4d-ad69-987f7684dfbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bc82b9-258e-4a4d-ad69-987f7684dfbd 28th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Location of Tender documents (Specification and tender instructions) - https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement Registration Instructions ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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