--- title: "Website Hosting and Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054771" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054771" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054771.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054771.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTON COLLEGE" published: "2025-06-12" --- # Website Hosting and Development Buyer: WESTON COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054771 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054771) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054771.json) ## Summary Weston College, a prominent further and higher education institution in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is initiating a procurement process for "Website Hosting and Development," classified under IT services. This tender process is in the "tender" stage and seeks to enhance the college's digital infrastructure, serving a significant base of 30,000 learners annually. The procurement method adopted is an open competition below threshold, providing ample opportunity for businesses to bid. The tender period closes on 29 August 2025, with enquiries ending on 31 July 2025. This contract is set to commence on 5 January 2026 for a term of three years with an optional one-year renewal, covering regions throughout the United Kingdom. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, web development, and digital marketing solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ventures championing social value and innovation in technology will find themselves well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement seeks a firm capable of delivering seamless user experiences and enhancing engagement through mobile accessibility and API management for course information. Interested parties must submit completed tender documentation via email to the Weston College Group. The project requires well-organised mobilisation plans and the inclusion of social value to support the community-centric objectives of the college. With a contract value of £75,600, this tender offers substantial potential for business growth and network expansion. ## Notice Weston College is a leading further and higher education institution based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK. With a strong reputation for excellence in education, training, and student support, the College serves a diverse community of over 30,000 learners annually across multiple campuses. Renowned for its innovation, inclusivity, and high standards, Weston College delivers a broad curriculum ranging from GCSEs and A-Levels to vocational training, apprenticeships, and degree-level programs in partnership with top universities. The contract will commence on 05/01/2026 for a term of 3 years + 1 year. The contract is fixed price with the Contractor invoicing Weston College Group for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. 2. Operational Requirement: Key Business Objectives The aim of which must be to meet the objectives defined below: 1. To deliver a seamless customer experience from initial discovery to application/enrolment/payment (as applicable) 2. To provide a seamless user experience with a focus on mobile and accessibility 3. Act as the single source of truth for course information, managing an API to load and edit course pages on the website 4. Ability to showcase latest news and events 5. Provide insight into audience behavior Please ensure that, within your proposal, you have costed and allowed for adequate contract supervision and management. Assumptions Several assumptions have been made in respect of the project brief and requirements: * It is assumed that the Suppliers will meet all the requirements outlined in this document * It is assumed that the Supplier selected will conduct their own discovery and requirements gathering exercise with College to ensure that all needs are met, not just those as defined within this document * It is assumed that College will have the right to use the technology built as part of this project for other business units as required Criteria Website Development Support Server Hosting weston.ac.uk Y - ongoing Y ucw.ac.uk N - request only Y weiot.ac.uk N - request only Y construction-training-centre.co.uk N - request only Y westonwintergardens.co.uk N - request only Y forwardfutures.co.uk N - request only Y thegreenhousewsm.co.uk N - request only Y Current website infrastructure and management * The website is managed by the Digital Marketing Manager with most front end development being carried out by two internal web developers. * Additional members of the marketing team act as "content editors"' adding news stories and updating copy. * The website is hosted via an AWS server, managed and maintained by a separate supplier. * The website is based on a Drupal CMS * The website is integrated with online applications via an API (provided via an external software developer, Tribal). * Any developed code, tools or IP is owned by Weston College Group. Handover It is expected that any new supplier will propose a comprehensive mobilisation plan that will allow for a smooth transition of services working closely with the incumbent. A list of Non-functional Requirements has been defined as below. The Group have used the MoSCoW method of applying expected priority to these requirements. Key: M (Must have), S (Should have), C (Could have) and (Would have). If you cannot meet the Must Have requirements please advise why, and how you will overcome this element of the project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will commence on 05/01/2026 for a term of 3 years + 1 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031841-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,600 | | Lots value | £75,600 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTON COLLEGE | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Hillside | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031841-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031841-2025 12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2083 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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