Scope
Reference
DN792502
Description
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is undertaking a major digital development project aimed at enhancing user experience, improving accessibility, and supporting strategic objectives. This initiative involves the consolidation and redevelopment of SYMCA's primary websites to create a more streamlined, efficient, and user-focused digital estate.
To deliver this work, SYMCA is seeking to partner with an experienced supplier with proven expertise in .NET-based content management systems. The appointed supplier will be expected to recommend a suitable CMS solution and develop two websites based on outputs from a comprehensive discovery phase. These outputs will guide the project to ensure the final products meet the needs of all users effectively and sustainably.
Additional website development may be required in the future, this work could include the incorporation of further websites into the main SYMCA website, or the development of additional websites as part of multisite setup.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional website development may be required in the future, this work could include the incorporation of further websites into the main SYMCA website, or the development of additional websites as part of multisite setup.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Rate card
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulation and Equalities Act.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Minimum of two contract examples that meet the technical requirements.
Cyber Security, including Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.
Capacity to meet our deadline of December 2026.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Presentation | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 will consist of evaluation of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, Technical Mandatory Requirements and response to the Quality Criteria.
The highest scoring tenderers from Stage 1 (up to a maximum of 5) will be invited to Stage 2.
Stage 2 will consist of a presentation which will be scored. Pricing submitted in the tender submission will be also be evaluated at this stage.
Contracting authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government