Published date: 3 August 2022

This notice was replaced on 28 September 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 28 September 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Data network support services - 72315100

  • Data network management services - 72315200

  • World wide web (www) site operation host services - 72415000

    • Internet domain names - 72417000

    • Network management software services - 72511000

    • Computer back-up services - 72910000

Location of contract

SW1H 9EX

Value of contract

£25,200

Procurement reference

WFD Comms Aug 22

Published date

3 August 2022

Closing date

17 August 2022

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 September 2022

Contract end date

31 August 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

WFD's new website was launched in January 2022. We are now seeking a provider to deliver ongoing hosting, technical support and maintenance of the website (including security), as well as hosting of a separate site, www.costofpolitics.net. The provider will also provide ad-hoc services to design and build new features for the website, as required, on a day rate basis.

Our website is a key WFD communication channel. It provides information about WFD's experience, relevance, activities, and impact to a range of audiences around the world including citizens, governments, members of parliament, parliamentary staff and academics and researchers.

Wfd.org must be compliant with all relevant legislation, including the Data Protection Act and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Website specifications

WFD.org
• Content management system (CMS) Drupal 9
• File tree size (excepting public files): 292M
o Public files: 2.8G
o Private files: 48K
• Database:
o MySQL dump size: 8.9M
o MySQL size on disk (including indexes, etc): 439M
• Number of modules:
o Contrib Drupal modules: 77
o Custom Drupal modules: 6

CostofPolitics.net
• File size: 152.00 MB
• 5,636 nodes

For a period of up to three years, the provider will:
• Host www.wfd.org
• Provide ongoing technical maintenance and services for www.wfd.org including but not limited to:
o Ongoing maintenance of the CMS (including bugs and CMS updates)
o Annual usability/accessibility review
o Ensuring the website is secure and compliant with the relevant regulations
• Build new or change existing website functionality for www.wfd.org as requested by WFD on a day rate basis.
• Host www.costofpolitics.net

Please refer to attached invitation to tender document for further information on how to apply.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Stephanie Le Lievre

Address

Clive House
70 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EX
England

Telephone

020 7799 1311

Email

comms@wfd.org

Website

www.wfd.org