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title: "Invitation to Tender for Web Design and Development Services"
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buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Invitation to Tender for Web Design and Development Services

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6335c1b-ee5e-4cec-9717-a97bce3d5bf2

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## Summary

The Business Growth Hub Limited is currently in the award stage for the procurement of web design and development services, following an open tender process. The contract, valued at £500,000, was established to enhance the online presence of the Business Growth Hub and support ongoing website maintenance from October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021. The procurement process aims to create a framework of two providers for additional web services as required, with an end date for tender submissions of August 29, 2018. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web design and development, particularly those with experience in creating modern, CMS-manageable websites that incorporate SEO and PPC strategies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings can benefit from this contract, as they will be competing for a share of the ongoing maintenance responsibilities in a dynamic environment that seeks to engage a diverse audience of business leaders.

## Notice

GC Business Growth Hub wishes to: - 1) appoint a service provider to enter into a Contract for the delivery of website development and maintenance services. 2) create a framework of 2 providers to provide any additional web related services that may be required by GC Business Growth Hub or GC Growth Company. GC Business Growth Hub is looking to work closely with a creative and strategic web developer to reinforce our web presence through improvement and maintenance of GC Business Growth Hub website, www.businessgrowthhub.com. This will include a continued focus on ensuring the design and development of the site delivers a modern, professional and attractive interface capable of showcasing numerous products, services and events; hosting rich media content engaging with a diverse audience of ambitious business leaders and further developing online networks to help facilitate and connect communities to new opportunities. The GC Business Growth Hub website is predominantly CMS manageable, but would expect to work with the developers on SEO, PPC and related content strategies. For website maintenance, the successful service provider will be required to provide on-going support through regular meetings (phone/online/face to face) to work through 'snagging' lists, manage fixes, undertake minor updates and ensure the effective day to day operation of the site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d3a3c7-b3a9-4081-bd5c-e8f42d5d331e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CTI DIGITAL; TECHDEPT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2019 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d3a3c7-b3a9-4081-bd5c-e8f42d5d331e
- 23 Jul 2018 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e08590-c284-49d8-97bd-a3ee5902e271
- 23 Jul 2018 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e08590-c284-49d8-97bd-a3ee5902e271
- 23 Jul 2018 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e08590-c284-49d8-97bd-a3ee5902e271

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d3a3c7-b3a9-4081-bd5c-e8f42d5d331e
  3rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e08590-c284-49d8-97bd-a3ee5902e271
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home
  In-tend Tender portal

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