Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-6994-73d8-88ad-0f737425162e/wfd-website-hosting-and-support-services closed GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # WFD Website Hosting and Support Services [The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-westminster-foundation-for-democracy-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 1 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) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses) ## About this tender WFD is seeking a reliable provider to deliver ongoing hosting, technical support, security, maintenance and development services of [wfd.org](https://www.wfd.org). Our website is a key WFD communication channel. It provides information about WFD's experience, relevance, activities, and impact to a range of audiences around the world including citizens, governments, members of parliament, parliamentary staff, academics and researchers. The website must be compliant with all relevant legislation, including the Data Protection Act and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. It must also comply with the UK Government secure website principles: Security overview for websites - The GDS Way. Deliverables and scope of work includes but not limited to: ### Hosting www.wfd.org Providing ongoing technical maintenance and services for [wfd.org](https://www.wfd.org) including but not limited to: Ongoing maintenance of the CMS (including bugs and CMS updates) ### Annual usability/accessibility review Ensuring the website is secure and compliant with the relevant regulations, including accessibility standards Ensuring processes are in place for the monitoring and analysis of website performance, and supporting WFD to evaluate its effectiveness. Build new or change existing website functionality for [wfd.org](https://www.wfd.org) as requested by WFD on a day rate basis. Providing strategic advice and recommendations for improving the website ### Website specification Content management system: (CMS) Drupal 10 File tree size (except public files): 402M ### Public files: 6.3G Private files: 464K Database: ### MySQL dump size: 52M MySQL size on disk (including indexes, etc): 910M Number of modules: Contrib Drupal modules: 77 Custom Drupal modules: 6 Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05605b-2025-07-16T14:16:10+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05605b-2025-07-16T14:16:10+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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