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title: "(NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ba40"
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# (NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ba40

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to appoint an agency for web content development services under the title "(NU/1589-26) Web content development services June/July 2021". This project falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and related fields. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the tender period was initiated on 10th June 2021. The selected agency will provide services for a two-month retainer, which is essential for updating and optimising the University's online content to align with their standards and guidelines.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, web content management, and consultancy services. Companies familiar with user-centred content design and search engine optimisation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Since three bids were received, including from SMEs, this tender indicates a competitive landscape where businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts with educational institutions, positioning themselves for further engagements in public sector projects.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for two 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 Create and 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

Lot 1

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for two 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 Create and 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013007-2021 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 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 | £19,656 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIDESHOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
- 72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013007-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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