---
title: "Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051259"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025

Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051259

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, focused on acquiring IT services for website hosting and maintenance. The contract, titled "Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025", was undertaken in the UK region UKD33, specifically in Manchester. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, dated 13 May 2025, with a signed contract to start from 20 May 2025 and end on 19 May 2027. It followed a "below threshold - limited competition" procurement method, aimed at selecting a suitable supplier for ongoing website services, including maintenance, potential future improvements, and support with digital presence strategies like Google Analytics. The awarded contract of GBP 25,000 net value was signed by CTI Digital Limited, an SME based in Manchester.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services, such as website maintenance and digital strategies, including Google Analytics and social media integration. Businesses with expertise in Drupal and related technologies could find this project highly beneficial, as it involves managing and enhancing a key digital platform for a major venue in Manchester. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, expand its client base, and open further opportunities in public sector tenders, given the complex digital landscape and the continuous technological evolution. The focus on forward strategies and potential additional training indicates a scope for further engagements that can drive further growth and establish long-term partnerships with governmental entities.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a contractor to host and maintain our website with a view to carry out future improvements when required. Our website, https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ was launched in June 2021, and is a key part of our venue marketing strategy, providing our multiple audiences with relevant information and generating sales leads. The website is built in Drupal and our internal team manage content update with our current supplier carrying out any development work as part of a hosting and maintenance package (detailed below). Whilst we are happy with the design and overall functionality of the website, we are looking for a new supplier to host and maintain the site, with a view to carry out future improvements when required. Initial package requirements: * Hosting of our website: https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ * General website maintenance in relation to bug fixes or security updates (ability to work with Drupal site) * A forward look and recommendations in relation to upcoming development that would enhance the website and our user experience (either accommodated within allotted dev hours or agreed as a separate project fee) * To guide our team in relation to any upcoming developments in the technology/website industry that may affect our website or practices * Clear processes and timeframes for maintenance and developments, to include an agreed SLA * In addition to the Manchester Central website, we also have two dormant websites (both Drupal) that will require hosting until a decision is made regarding relaunching the sites. Potential additional future requirements: * Support with Google Analytics 4 to allow us to track how users are navigating and engaging with the website allowing us to make relevant improvements. * Ability to support with wider digital presence e.g. Google AdWords and Social Media * Additional training/support to guide us through new processes/ programs if required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020972-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3GX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CTI DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020972-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020972-2025
  13th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1359

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ctidigital.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/

## Provenance

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