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title: "(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing"
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# (NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15f5c28-b91d-4205-a4b9-9d4a8d7ec0cc

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is seeking technical SEO support for its NCL.ac.uk domain through a tender entitled "(NU/1589 - 9) Technical SEO for Central Marketing". This procurement falls under the business services category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £10,000. The contract period begins on 9th March 2021 and concludes on 31st July 2021. The open procurement method was employed for this opportunity, which specifically targets suppliers from Lot 1 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and agencies specialising in SEO services, digital marketing, and web development to engage in a long-term partnership with Newcastle University. Businesses that can offer ongoing technical SEO support, report on performance, and provide internal training would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on resolving urgent technical issues in web performance also signifies a potential demand for innovative solutions and expertise in managing complex digital infrastructures.

## Notice

We are seeking long-term, technical SEO support with the NCL.ac.uk domain. This support will primarily focus on the resolution of three core, technical issues. These three issues have been identified by our teams, and need to be addressed as a matter of urgency. However, it is up to the agency's discretion how these projects are prioritised and whether there are other, more pressing issues that should be resolved instead. Below are the three core issues that have been initially identified, and that have caused us to seek external support. 1. Multiple domains 2. To resolve duplicated URL issue 3. To migrate one subdomain As well as the above, the university will also require: * Ongoing technical SEO support * Internal training * Reporting This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56dba5c-3e5f-4a71-a20e-e2fa4d8add04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | ANDREW CHARLTON |

## 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

- 11 Mar 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56dba5c-3e5f-4a71-a20e-e2fa4d8add04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56dba5c-3e5f-4a71-a20e-e2fa4d8add04
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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