Published date: 21 August 2015

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 September 2015

Contract summary

Industry

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

  • Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 72212200

  • Web server software development services - 72212222

    • Web page editing software development services - 72212224

    • Systems and technical consultancy services - 72220000

    • Software integration consultancy services - 72227000

    • Software consultancy services - 72266000

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

    • Computer support and consultancy services - 72600000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP156871618

Published date

21 August 2015

Closing date

11 September 2015

Contract start date

1 October 2015

Contract end date

29 September 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ENTIRE PROJECT - Phase 1 and Phase 2
The University of Essex is undertaking an exciting new project to redevelop our web presence so that it truly reflects who we are and what we do here. Our Essex brand is a unique, somewhat rebellious mind-set that's embedded in everything we do. Our ambition is to deliver a bold, sector-leading website. This won't be just another university website, much like Essex is not just another university.
PHASE 1 - CONSULTANCY
To deliver on this ambitious brief we need to accurately define our requirements and project outcomes, and so we are undertaking a preparatory phase.
We're looking for a like-minded digital strategic specialist who understands the role our web presence needs to play in delivering our mission. They will deliver Phase 1, which includes definition of the wider project scope and requirements, to inform the creation of the brief for Phase 2.

PHASE 2 Web Building (not included in this tender)
will include a separate procurement process to appoint a supplier who will design, build and populate a new web presence based upon the clear recommendations and findings from Phase 1.

More information

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

About the buyer

Contact name

Adrian Woodmore

Address

Central Purchasing Unit (Estates Management Section)
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
UK

Telephone

01206872068

Email

procure@essex.ac.uk