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title: "(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e4cd"
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# (NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e4cd

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by Newcastle University, which has issued a tender titled "(NU/1589-37) Web Services Retainer 2021-2022" within the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a contract valued at £70,000 signed on 8th September 2021. The procurement method used was a selective (restricted) procedure, and the services required include web content development, technical web development, and project management skills. The geographical location for delivery is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in web development, marketing consulting, and content management services. Companies with expertise in creating accessible web content, experience with content management systems such as TerminalFour and Hubspot, and capabilities in project management would be well-suited to compete for contracts similar to this one. Engaging in such tenders can aid businesses in expanding their client base, enhancing their service offerings, and establishing long-term relationships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for 11 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 CMS to develop and publish content * Web page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Create and publish approved web content using one of our content management systems (CMS). We use TerminalFour (T4) as our enterprise level CMS for the web estate on ncl.ac.uk. We also use Hubspot CMS for specific projects and support is required for both. o Deliver pages that are accessible for users with cognitive and physical difficulties or disabilities. * Technical Web Development (necessary skills) * Project management skills

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to appoint an agency on a retainer for 11 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 CMS to develop and publish content * Web page creation o Use our content workflow system, GatherContent, to manage content creation and approvals processes o Create and publish approved web content using one of our content management systems (CMS). We use TerminalFour (T4) as our enterprise level CMS for the web estate on ncl.ac.uk. We also use Hubspot CMS for specific projects and support is required for both. o Deliver pages that are accessible for users with cognitive and physical difficulties or disabilities. * Technical Web Development (necessary skills) * Project management skills

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2021 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 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 | £70,000 |

## 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 | WARDOUR |

## 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

- 27 Sep 2021 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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