--- title: "WordPress Website Design, Development and Hosting Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2024-12-18" --- # WordPress Website Design, Development and Hosting Agency Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cece4b45-9e01-4a8a-a265-d3c2ffc6f8ae.json) ## Summary Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company under Kent County Council, has awarded a contract for WordPress Website Design, Development, and Hosting Agency services. The core objective is to enhance their web presence and maintain compliance with WCAG 2 Level AAA Conformance for accessibility. The contract began on 1st May 2024 and will run until 30th April 2027, with a potential extension up to a maximum of 60 months. The procurement process was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process. The project encompasses various regions, including the UK, Europe, and other global locations, classified under the IT services category. The buyer selected 6B Digital as the supplier based on their tender, offering ICT managed services and innovative business solutions. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in website development, hosting, and accessibility compliance. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate and benefit from this procurement. Companies with proven experience in enhancing User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) and managing secure server environments will find this tender highly relevant. Additionally, being able to work as a partner, providing value-added services and innovative suggestions, will be crucial for meeting Cantium's expectations and thus driving business growth through long-term collaboration. ## Notice DN711062 -WordPress Website Design, Development and Hosting Agency Please note : Any bidder must be able to demonstrate proven experience of meeting and adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 Level AAA Conformance and the public sector bodies (websites and mobile applications) (no. 2) accessibility regulations 2018. Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health, and the Private sector. As a LATCo, we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium is looking to appoint a WordPress Website and Development Agency. Cantium Business Solutions supports its customers by offering advice and guidance on the use of Information Technology to maximise the business benefits of current systems and supports the delivery of new products and services. Access to this Agreement will be determined by the Cantium Business Solutions nominated Contract Officer. Requirements will be confirmed on a case-by-case basis as projects arise. Cantium recently underwent a fresh website build & brand refresh which was completed in 2022. Cantium now wishes to have an agency onboard that can make required improvements to the site's User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX) and administration back-end. This also includes managing and keeping the website and server environment up to date and secure. The agency should also take joint accountability for the site, work as a partner and provide added value rather than only do as directed. For example, challenging development ideas presented by Cantium and make suggestions for improvement based upon relevant metrics and data. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two separate 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbbed95-669b-43ba-96ef-6ed82e3cb546 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | 6B DIGITAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbbed95-669b-43ba-96ef-6ed82e3cb546 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbbed95-669b-43ba-96ef-6ed82e3cb546 18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f20214d5-6cca-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.cantium.solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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