Contract

Digital Experience Platform (DXP) platform with Content Management System (CMS) module

  • University of Sunderland

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-026447

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044ac1

Published 20 August 2024, 12:12pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Sunderland

5th Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Email

tenders@sunderland.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKC23 - Sunderland

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.sunderland.ac.uk

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

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

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

AWARDED 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 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.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £357,183.33

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services
  • 72414000 - Web search engine providers
  • 72212222 - Web server software development services
  • 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
  • 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC23 - Sunderland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

AWARDED The University of Sunderland is seeking a robust and scalable CMS solution 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

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

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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-008991


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Title

Website and DXP

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zengenti Limited

The Old Pumphouse, Cleedownton

Ludlow

SY8 3EG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £357,183.33

Total value of the contract/lot: £357,183.33


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University of Sunderland

Procurement, 5th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Email

tenders@sunderland.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.sunderland.ac.uk

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

University of Sunderland, Legal Services

University of Sunderland, Legal Services

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Email

legal@sunderland.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

University of Sunderland

Sunderland

Country

United Kingdom