--- title: "Website Design, Development and Hosting Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HORLEY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-18" --- # Website Design, Development and Hosting Services Buyer: HORLEY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609.json) ## Summary The Horley Town Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Website Design, Development, and Hosting Services. This tender aims to provide a comprehensive website solution meeting statutory requirements for local government, including accessibility compliance and secure hosting. The project is situated in Horley, England, with postal code RH6 7HZ, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Interested suppliers are required to submit their quotes via email by Friday 27 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. The council's market engagement notice for this tender was published on 18 February 2026, and the engagement period is set to end on 28 February 2026. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in local government websites, particularly those experienced in delivering accessible IT solutions. Businesses with a proven track record of at least three years in this domain, along with financial stability and technical capability, are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to apply, provided they meet essential criteria such as knowledge of the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 and the ability to support WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. The contract spans an initial two-year period with the provision for ongoing support and quarterly performance monitoring, offering sustained business growth opportunities in collaboration with Horley Town Council. ## Notice Horley Town Council invites quotes from suitably qualified suppliers for website design, development, hosting and maintenance services. REQUIREMENTS: We require a comprehensive website solution meeting all statutory requirements for local government, including: - Full WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance from launch - Compliance with Local Government Transparency Code 2015 - Support for Assertion 10 audit requirements for digital and data compliance - Modern, mobile-responsive design with intuitive CMS - Secure hosting with SSL, backups and disaster recovery - Multiple user licences for content management - SEO optimisation and social media integration - Events calendar and booking system - News section and photo galleries - Document library with version control - Committee and councillor information pages - Online consultation and engagement tools - Resident reporting tools for local service issues (highways, fly-tipping, etc.) - Forms for council services and applications - Venue hire booking system - Contact forms (GDPR compliant) - Newsletter subscription functionality - Mapping for local amenities - Portal links to planning authority and online meetings (Webex) - Migration of existing website content with URL redirects - Comprehensive staff training on CMS - User manuals and video tutorials ONGOING SUPPORT: - Regular software updates and security patches - Continuous performance monitoring - Technical support during business hours - Annual accessibility compliance review (included in core service) - Maintenance of WCAG 2.2 AA compliance - Regular backups - Website analytics and usage reporting - Proactive notification of legislative/regulatory changes ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Suppliers must demonstrate: - Minimum 3 years' experience with town and parish council websites in England - Portfolio of at least 5 current websites meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards - Detailed knowledge of Local Government Transparency Code 2015 and Assertion 10 requirements - Proven technical capability for accessible website delivery - Adequate support infrastructure - Financial stability and appropriate insurance CONTRACT: Initial 2-year period with performance monitoring through quarterly reviews. Full specification available at: https://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/news/article/1544 SUBMISSION: Quotes by email to info@horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk by Friday 27 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3cdf-8d57-49f7-b817-6a6a661ca61f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HORLEY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HORLEY | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH6 7HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | Horley Central & South | | Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 Feb 2026 at 08:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3cdf-8d57-49f7-b817-6a6a661ca61f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ebd3cdf-8d57-49f7-b817-6a6a661ca61f 18th February 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/news/article/1544 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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