Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbc-fe5e-7092-af05-6d62ce9719c0/website-hosting-and-development [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureReserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Website Hosting and Development [Weston College](https://tendernation.io/buyers/weston-college) Estimated value £75,600 Published 12 Jun 2025 Deadline Closed 29 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs Only small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises can bid, so you are not competing with large firms. [PPN 005: reserving below-threshold procurements](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses)## About this tender Weston College is a leading further and higher education institution based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK. With a strong reputation for excellence in education, training, and student support, the College serves a diverse community of over 30,000 learners annually across multiple campuses. Renowned for its innovation, inclusivity, and high standards, Weston College delivers a broad curriculum ranging from GCSEs and A-Levels to vocational training, apprenticeships, and degree-level programs in partnership with top universities. The contract will commence on 05/01/2026 for a term of 3 years + 1 year. The contract is fixed price with the Contractor invoicing Weston College Group for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. - Operational Requirement: ### Key Business Objectives The aim of which must be to meet the objectives defined below: - To deliver a seamless customer experience from initial discovery to application/enrolment/payment (as applicable) - To provide a seamless user experience with a focus on mobile and accessibility - Act as the single source of truth for course information, managing an API to load and edit course pages on the website - Ability to showcase latest news and events - Provide insight into audience behavior Please ensure that, within your proposal, you have costed and allowed for adequate contract supervision and management. ### Assumptions Several assumptions have been made in respect of the project brief and requirements: - It is assumed that the Suppliers will meet all the requirements outlined in this document - It is assumed that the Supplier selected will conduct their own discovery and requirements gathering exercise with College to ensure that all needs are met, not just those as defined within this document - It is assumed that College will have the right to use the technology built as part of this project for other business units as required ### Criteria Website Development Support Server Hosting weston.ac.uk Y - ongoing Y ucw.ac.uk N - request only Y weiot.ac.uk N - request only Y construction-training-centre.co.uk N - request only Y westonwintergardens.co.uk N - request only Y forwardfutures.co.uk N - request only Y thegreenhousewsm.co.uk N - request only Y ### Current website infrastructure and management - The website is managed by the Digital Marketing Manager with most front end development being carried out by two internal web developers. - Additional members of the marketing team act as "content editors"' adding news stories and updating copy. - The website is hosted via an AWS server, managed and maintained by a separate supplier. - The website is based on a Drupal CMS - The website is integrated with online applications via an API (provided via an external software developer, Tribal). - Any developed code, tools or IP is owned by Weston College Group. ### Handover It is expected that any new supplier will propose a comprehensive mobilisation plan that will allow for a smooth transition of services working closely with the incumbent. A list of Non-functional Requirements has been defined as below. The Group have used the MoSCoW method of applying expected priority to these requirements. Key: M (Must have), S (Should have), C (Could have) and (Would have). If you cannot meet the Must Have requirements please advise why, and how you will overcome this element of the project. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-054771-2025-06-12T11:52:32+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-054771-2025-06-12T11:52:32+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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