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title: "Website replacement: Content Management System/Digital Experience Platform (\"The Platform\")"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
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# Website replacement: Content Management System/Digital Experience Platform ("The Platform")

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d974481a-b069-4e81-81fb-7cdd91fc8668

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## Summary

Bournemouth University is currently seeking formal tendered offers for a Content Management System or Digital Experience platform for its website and microsites. The procurement process, under the title "Website replacement: Content Management System/Digital Experience Platform", involves a contract value of £1.3 million. The tender period ends on 27th February 2023, with the contract period slated to run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2033. This opportunity falls under the services category and is being carried out through an open procedure.

This tender from Bournemouth University presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in web services, software development, and industry-specific software packages to compete for a substantial contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the university is looking for innovative solutions to enhance its digital platforms. Interested businesses should take note of the important dates and ensure compliance with the procurement method and criteria specified by the contracting authority.

## Notice

Bournemouth University (BU) is seeking formal tendered offers for a Content Management System or Digital Experience platform (herein 'the/platform') on which BU can operate its website and series of microsites. BU currently utilises Drupal 7 and has secured extended support beyond the published end of life in November 2023, but we are keen to secure our future platform promptly. Additional information: via the BU eTendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity Delivery Notes Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c09566f-dcc8-4dfc-9078-4ca7b45842dd |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH1 3NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48224000 - Web page editing software package
- 72212224 - Web page editing software development services
- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 13:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c09566f-dcc8-4dfc-9078-4ca7b45842dd
- 27 Jan 2023 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c09566f-dcc8-4dfc-9078-4ca7b45842dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c09566f-dcc8-4dfc-9078-4ca7b45842dd
  27th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity

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