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title: "(NU/1589-7) Web content development services"
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# (NU/1589-7) Web content development services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e75

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## Summary

Newcastle University has initiated a procurement process titled "(NU/1589-7) Web content development services" aimed at sourcing an agency for a four-month retainer to enhance web content in compliance with the University’s standards. This contract falls under the services category and is classified within business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and related areas. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, with the relevant contract currently active. The contract was signed on 25 January 2021, and the procurement process is considered complete, although it involved a dynamic purchasing system for marketing services throughout the University.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for agencies that specialise in web content development, search engine optimisation, and digital marketing strategies. Businesses offering expertise in user-centred content design, effective web communication, and knowledge of content management systems will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As a public procurement process, it also encourages participation from SMEs, allowing them to engage in delivering comprehensive services that align with Newcastle University's commitment to a digital-first approach in its marketing strategies.

## Notice

The Newcastle University Marketing Department are seeking to appoint an agency on retainer for four months to support with the following key services: * Web content development o Write and edit effective web content: Using user centred content design principles Optimised for appropriate readability Optimised for search engines and mobile devices To meet the University's web content guidelines and standards o Rewrite Newcastle University content so it is more suitable for the web o Use our content workflow and WCMS to develop and publish content * Webpage page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Publish approved web content using our WCMS TerminalFour. TerminalFour is a developer and provider of a digital marketing and web content management systems (WCMS), specialising in providing WCMS to educational institutions throughout the world.

### Lot Information

Web Services, SEO and digital content

Newcastle University invites bids to join a Dynamic Purchasing System it is establishing for the supply of a range of marketing services. The Newcastle University Marketing Department is a comprehensive, world-class marketing team dedicated to serving our partners, academics and students. This DPS will also be used for marketing across the entire University and is not limited to the central team. Our vision for marketing at Newcastle encompasses the following: * embracing a 'digital first' approach; * encouraging our team through personal growth; * engaging with our clients and audiences; * delivering an exceptional marketing strategy. There will be six lots on this DPS: 1) web services, SEO and digital content; 2) graphic design and print, branding, copywriting; 3) programmatic advertising management, media buying, public relations; 4) social media, paid search and paid social; 5) international; 6) platforms. This opportunity was sent to suppliers on Lot 1 (Web Services, SEO and digital content) and Lot 2 (Graphic Design & Print, Branding, Copywriting) suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589) due to the cross over nature of requirements involving the creation of web content and copywriting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001823-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 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 | £19,872 |

## Status

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

## 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 | SIDESHOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001823-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:318079-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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