Scope
Reference
PCR0001041
Description
From December 2026, our current CMS will no longer receive official support, bug fixes, or security patches from Kentico, necessitating a need to rebuild and upgrade, or rebuild and move to a new CMS.
We need to build a simplified website where external audiences connect with the information and opportunities they seek through clear, intuitive and inspiring content. The current highly bespoke website cannot be transferred' to a new CMS in its current state.
The website contains a mix of prospect and applicant, existing student, staff, community and research-focused information, sitting within a complex and highly bespoke code-structure that is difficult to maintain, and with no in-house developers to do so.
To better support our workforce, all staff-facing content will be relocated from the external website to a dedicated Intranet-style solution. This transition ensures that by 2027, staff will have a single, authoritative point of entry for the information and tools they need to perform their roles effectively.
The University is also looking at introducing a student facing app along a similar timeframe as the new CMS. Unlike some other university apps that primarily serve as access points to other systems, this app would be purposefully integrated into the learning experience. Its use would be connected to assessment, reflection, and skills development, positioning the University as a sector leader in how digital tools are embedded in education to support student success.
We're also keen to be challenged - we're looking internally at what we need, but are hoping to be introduced to what else might be possible.
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Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP
- 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services
- 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 January 2026
Engagement process description
Please respond to this opportunity using the contact information below and completing the Pre-Market Engagement Form within the Delta portal.
Oxford Brookes University is looking to undertake several supplier engagement sessions to provide the interested parties from the supply chain with the opportunity to engage with the technical and commercial team.
The event will be held on Friday 23rd January and Monday 26th January on Google Meets. Only registered people will be allowed to attend and each organisation attending will be limited to two people, preferably a technical person and a commercial person.
To register interest, please message the Procurement Team in the Delta e-tendering system, with the details of preferred meeting time and two attendees. Meeting times will be arranged on a first come, first serve basis.
If you wish to have a meeting with OBU, you must contact the procurement team by 16/01/26
Further information (agenda, format of meeting, etc, will be provided by no later than 22/01/26.
The pre-market engagement form can be completed after supplier presentations, but must be submitted before the deadline of 27/01/26.
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Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Oxford Brookes University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGL-1164-DJLT
Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane
Oxford
OX3 0BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government