---
title: "New Web Estate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05466b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-06-11"
---

# New Web Estate

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05466b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "New Web Estate" project, initiated by the University of Sussex, pertains to IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was executed under a limited method without prior publication, and it is now in the award stage, having been completed successfully. The contract was awarded to Acquia Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the United States. Geographically, the project is located in the UK, specifically in the South East region. The procurement, governed by EU legal basis 32014L0024, aimed at designing, building, and delivering a new university website ecosystem. The contract, valued at GBP 999,866, was signed on 23rd May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry with strengths in software development and digital transformation, particularly those familiar with educational sectors. Since the contract was secured through G-Cloud 13 Framework without a prior call for competition, vendors already on such frameworks are best positioned for similar opportunities. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive web ecosystem solutions that align with design contest processes are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises.

## Notice

Provision of design, build and deliver a new University website ecosystem and supporting operating model.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of design, build and deliver a new University website ecosystem and supporting operating model.

### Procurement Information

Shortlisting exercise from GCloud13 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031422-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £999,866 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031422-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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