Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c86-cdbf-71de-b539-c9d89f2773b8/provider-for-website-maintance-and-hosting-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provider for website maintance and hosting services [The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-westminster-foundation-for-democracy-limited) Estimated value £25,200 Published 3 Aug 2022 Deadline Closed 17 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender WFD's new website was launched in January 2022. We are now seeking a provider to deliver ongoing hosting, technical support and maintenance of the website (including security), as well as hosting of a separate site, [costofpolitics.net](https://www.costofpolitics.net). The provider will also provide ad-hoc services to design and build new features for the website, as required, on a day rate basis. 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 and academics and researchers. Wfd.org 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. Website specifications ### WFD.org • Content management system (CMS) Drupal 9 • File tree size (excepting public files): 292M o Public files: 2.8G o Private files: 48K • Database: o MySQL dump size: 8.9M o MySQL size on disk (including indexes, etc): 439M • Number of modules: o Contrib Drupal modules: 77 o Custom Drupal modules: 6 ### CostofPolitics.net • File size: 152.00 MB • 5,636 nodes For a period of up to three years, the provider will: • Host [wfd.org](https://www.wfd.org) • Provide ongoing technical maintenance and services for [wfd.org](https://www.wfd.org) including but not limited to: o Ongoing maintenance of the CMS (including bugs and CMS updates) o Annual usability/accessibility review o Ensuring the website is secure and compliant with the relevant regulations • Build new or change existing website functionality for [wfd.org](https://www.wfd.org) as requested by WFD on a day rate basis. • Host [costofpolitics.net](https://www.costofpolitics.net) Please refer to attached invitation to tender document for further information on how to apply. Read full description ## CPV classification Data network support services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/068c7a86-6969-4d34-9d81-d0a58e108287) 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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