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title: "Website Redevelopment Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05072e"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# Website Redevelopment Project

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05072e

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## Summary

Aston University undertook a comprehensive procurement process for a Website Redevelopment Project, aiming to enhance their digital presence in line with their 2030 strategy. This initiative, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, within the UKG31 region, seeks a modern, flexible, and future-proof web presence using Drupal as the content management system (CMS). The procurement process followed a selective, competitive flexible procedure, with Numiko Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £458,242, was signed on 1 October 2025 and includes a period from October 2025 to October 2026, with possibilities of renewal until 2029. This project, which completed the award stage as of 2 October 2025, reflects Aston University's commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs specialising in web design and digital transformation services. Businesses with expertise in contemporary web technologies and platforms, especially those experienced with Drupal, are well-suited to such contracts. The commitment to inclusivity and sustainability strategies also suggests that businesses focused on accessibility and personalised digital experiences could compete effectively. Additionally, the provision for ongoing hosting and maintenance presents long-term engagement opportunities for specialists in these areas, allowing businesses to expand their service offerings and cement relationships with prominent academic institutions.

## Notice

Aston University is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to redesign our website, using Drupal as our content management system (CMS), to enhance our digital presence and align with our 2030 strategy. The website serves as a critical touchpoint for diverse stakeholders, including prospective students and staff, researchers and funders, alumni, and industry partners, and will play a pivotal role in delivering on our vision. By enhancing communication, supporting engagement, and showcasing our transformative impact, the website will be instrumental in fostering a positive influence on all the communities we serve. The website supports multiple strategic objectives, such as student and staff recruitment, research promotion, business engagement, and brand positioning, but currently lacks the flexibility, scalability, and personalisation needed to meet the university's evolving strategic needs and user expectations. This redevelopment project aims to establish a modern, adaptable web presence that reflects Aston University's future-thinking approach and commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and an inclusive and engaging experience for all users. The goal is to create a platform that not only meets current demands but is also capable of evolving alongside the university's future needs, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact. The redesigned website should embody Aston University's commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and personalised user experiences. The site must be modern, flexible, and future-proof, supporting our goals for growth, innovation, and engagement. It should reflect our bold, innovative strategy and our pillars: transformational, inclusive, and entrepreneurial. The new website will be a key tool in communicating our vision and values, supporting users, and ensuring they receive the information and services they need in a timely and effective manner. It should also allow for easy integration with other systems and platforms to provide a seamless user experience across all touchpoints. Proposals will also include ongoing hosting and maintenance provision.

### Planning Information

As part of the Discovery Phase for the project, the Marketing department undertook a series of informal market engagement conversations with several prospective suppliers to help shape the scope, requirements, and budget for the work ahead. This engagement helped support the internal business case process. 
Marketing engaged with seven digital design and development suppliers. This included agencies with expertise in Drupal, Aston's current Content Management System (CMS), as well as those with experience in alternative platforms. As part of this process, the suppliers were invited to submit indicative proposals in response to the early-stage requirements. The purpose of this engagement was to explore the viability of Aston's aspirations, assess potential constraints or opportunities related to remaining with Drupal or transitioning to another CMS, and gain a realistic understanding of the investment required to deliver a future-fit digital estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061588-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £458,242 |
| Contracts value | £458,242 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061588-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047905-2025
- 28 Apr 2025 at 16:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017448-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016862-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061588-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047905-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017448-2025
  28th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016862-2025
  24th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.numiko.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f453b617-4924-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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