Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
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
Digital Experience Platform (DXP) platform with Content Management System (CMS) module
Reference number
UoS/Website DXP/0224
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Sunderland (UoS) is pleased to announce the release of this Digital Experience Platform (DXP) tender with minimum delivery of a Content Management System (CMS) module, inviting qualified and experienced vendors to submit their proposals. The University is seeking a robust and scalable CMS solution that aligns with our specific requirements outlined in the tender document which is delivered by a DXP Provider, to allow for future development.Expected mobilisation of contract from June 2024 and invoicing commencing from August 2024 to July 2027 (with up to 2 x 1-year extensions taking it to a possible July 2029 contract) . By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submissions - 12 noon - 22 April 2024
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £458,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sunderland is seeking a robust and scalable CMS solution which is delivered by a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Provider, to allow for future development. Expected mobilisation of contract from June 2024 and invoicing commencing from August 2024 to July 2027 (with up to 2 x 1-year extensions taking it to a possible July 2029 contract). By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon - 22 April 2024
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £458,000
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various project funded by EU
two.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc., and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
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
22 April 2024
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
22 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
N/A
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
University of Sunderland
Procurement, 5th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland, Legal Services
University of Sunderland, Legal Services
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom