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title: "WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8026d2b-a483-4d94-a8a2-30918e29a0c0

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria is seeking suppliers for a website development project under the title "WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting web page editing software development services. The tender process is currently active and utilizes an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to participate. Key dates include a tender deadline set for 13 September 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 28 September 2018 and conclude by 30 November 2018. The project aims to enhance the university's online presence, improve customer experience, and ultimately drive student recruitment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in web development, digital marketing, and user experience design. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to create a highly optimised website with compelling content will find themselves well-placed to compete for this contract. The emphasis on increasing conversion rates indicates that businesses specialising in data-driven website design and user engagement strategies will be particularly suited to meet the university's objectives and expectations.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria's aims to improve the effectiveness and the customer experience of its website so that it becomes a key channel to ignite curiosity and desire to take action for people to start the university journey with us. We are embarking on a mission to overhaul our core website to reflect the university's new brand, connect better with our target audiences and drive student recruitment. This tender invitation invites suppliers to join us on this journey and provide expert guidance, creativity and impetus towards developing a highly optimised, visually website with compelling content, focused on improving the customer experience to boost conversion to applications. Our overall objective for the website in 2018/19 is to increase on-site conversions by 25% and increase the conversion rate from lead to application by 25%; therefore, both lead volume and quality are pivotal to the success of this project. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e94bc-0707-4ace-b2ed-430187e6078b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e94bc-0707-4ace-b2ed-430187e6078b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e94bc-0707-4ace-b2ed-430187e6078b
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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