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26-22 Unified Website Platform, CMS, Hosting, Design and Build

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Deadline
11 days left
April 08, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
021051-2026
Value
£1,000,000
Location
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 09, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 01, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 08, 2026

Contract Start Date

June 30, 2026

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Budget
£1,000,000
Duration
36 months
Location
West Midlands
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

(DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE AT: https://wlv.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS MUST BE VIA THIS ETENDERING PORTAL)The University is seeking to procure unified digital platform comprising a new Content Management System, secure cloud hosting, front end design and design system, front-end build, integration with back-end systems and data, content migration, training and enablement, and ongoing service operations.The appointed partner will work hand in hand with University Teams to design and implement a modern, reliable and user-friendly website that supports prospective students, current students, staff, and external audiences.The successful supplier will be required to measurably improve student recruitment outcomes across UK and international markets, reinforce accessibility, optimisation of content management and accuracy, and reduce operational overheads and risk.This invitation consolidates responsibilities into one accountable supplier to remove fragmentation, accelerate delivery, and create a coherent experience and service model.The successful supplier must demonstrate capability across architecture, user experience, design, content operations, data integration, technical development, security and service management, backed by evidence from higher education institutions and/or comparable public sector programmes.Stage 1 of the new website must be delivered by end January 2027, followed by planned enhancements in the six months after launch. The programme will prioritise recruitment journeys for undergraduate, postgraduate and international audiences, including support for clearing and open day campaigns. The successful supplier will deliver to these milestones while safeguarding business continuity and protecting search visibility during transition.The University has partnered with PA Consulting to develop this tender specification; PA Consulting will also be involved in the evaluation of tender submissions.

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Requirements & Qualifications

18 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (11)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--All correspondence and submissions must be via the Jaggaer etendering portal (https://wlv.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/).
--Deadline for submission: 2026-04-08T00:00:00
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific grounds listed, but implied to be standard exclusion criteria for public tenders.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Must demonstrate capability across architecture, user experience, design, content operations, data integration, technical development, security and service management.
--Must provide evidence from higher education institutions and/or comparable public sector programmes.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS11
--Ability to procure a unified digital platform comprising a new Content Management System, secure cloud hosting, front end design and design system, front-end build, integration with back-end systems and data, content migration, training and enablement, and ongoing service operations.
--Ability to design and implement a modern, reliable and user-friendly website.
--Ability to measurably improve student recruitment outcomes across UK and international markets.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Value of tender: 1,000,000 EUR
--Duration of contract: 36 months

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a unified website platform is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a defined scope. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with standard public procurement regulations, including a clear CPV code and a competitive flexible procedure. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the project's complexity. No disputes are noted. The procedure is open, suggesting broad accessibility.

Clarity80/100

The description of the required unified digital platform, including CMS, hosting, design, build, integration, migration, training, and operations, is comprehensive. The objectives, such as improving student recruitment and accessibility, are clearly stated. However, specific evaluation criteria are missing, which could impact clarity for bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and start date. Documentation is indicated as available via a portal. However, the content of the tender documents is not summarized or directly accessible, and the 'reveal date' is missing.

No document content available
Missing reveal date
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The use of an e-tendering portal promotes transparency. Requirements for demonstrating capability with evidence from higher education or public sector programs are objective. The involvement of PA Consulting in both specification development and evaluation could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest, though not explicitly unfair.

Practicality65/100

E-submission is mandated via the Jaggaer portal, which is a standard practice. The contract start date and duration are specified. Financing information is not detailed, and while the contract start date is provided, the absence of a 'reveal date' for the tender documents is a minor inconvenience.

Financing information not detailed
No e-submission (direct link to documents)
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. The dates provided (submission deadline, contract start) are logical and do not indicate suspension or disputes. The CPV code is appropriate for the described services.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation as requirements. While the project's nature might inherently involve some sustainable practices (e.g., cloud hosting efficiency), these are not highlighted or mandated. The funding source (EU funded) is not specified.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and comprehensive description of the required platform and objectives.
Open procedure promoting broad participation.
Mandatory e-submission via a dedicated portal.
Specific and measurable outcomes expected from the supplier.

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
Lack of detail on sustainability aspects (green, social, innovation).
Tender documents' content not directly accessible or summarized.
Potential for a tight submission deadline given the project scope.

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed evaluation criteria to enhance transparency and bidder understanding.
2. Incorporate specific sustainability objectives and criteria into the tender requirements.

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