---
title: "C19070 - Digital Experience Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2021-10-11"
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# C19070 - Digital Experience Platform

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d1e

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## Summary

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking suppliers for the "C19070 - Digital Experience Platform" tender, aimed at creating a new public website and digital tools during the active procurement stage. This open tender is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, and has an intended duration of five years, with two possible 12-month extensions. The deadline for submission of bids is set for 19 February 2021, and bids will be opened on the same date. The project is particularly relevant due to recent regulatory changes in accessibility standards for public sector websites.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in web development, digital asset management, and content management systems. Companies that can demonstrate competence in delivering innovative digital solutions, ensuring accessibility, and providing continuous support and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete. With eight bids received, the competitive landscape looks promising for those ready to engage with public sector contracts and contribute to the enhancement of digital services in the UK.

## Notice

Development of new external website and digital experience platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To build and implement a new Digital Experience Platform (DXP), including a public website, content management system, digital asset management system, and workflow tools.

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025329-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £467,040 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVIC COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025329-2021
- 25 Jan 2021 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001480-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bdc53cf8-2728-eb11-8105-005056b64545
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:600239-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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