Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City of Sunderland College
Bede Campus
Sunderland
SR3 4AH
Contact
Procurement
sam.hammond@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1915116000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Website Design, Build and Support
Reference number
SUN REF 148
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The College, has a requirement for the creation of four separate websites for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.The expectation is that implementation will commence mid 2025 with live launch by mid 2026.Requirement to replace our current website architecture with a solution which enhances the user experience, streamlines the course application process, enables seamless mobile-first platforms that prioritise accessibility, optimise student recruitment, and integrate effectively with internal systems such as Pro Solution. As part of the development, the successful tenderer will provide an efficient and modern content management system (CMS) enabling streamlined website management and improved functionality for users and administrators alike.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72212222 - Web server software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The College, has a requirement for the creation of four separate websites for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.The expectation is that implementation will commence mid 2025 with live launch by mid 2026.Requirement to replace our current website architecture with a solution which enhances the user experience, streamlines the course application process, enables seamless mobile-first platforms that prioritise accessibility, optimise student recruitment, and integrate effectively with internal systems such as Pro Solution. As part of the development, the successful tenderer will provide an efficient and modern content management system (CMS) enabling streamlined website management and improved functionality for users and administrators alike.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Mobilisation, Maintenance and Hosting / Weighting: 37
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Sunderland
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
City of Sunderland College
Bede Campus
Sunderland
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Refer to Procurement Documents