Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d24-c1b5-7334-90ac-c65748631a67/website-design-development-and-hosting-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Website Design, Development and Hosting Services [Horley Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/horley-town-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Feb 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Horley Town Council invites quotes from suitably qualified suppliers for website design, development, hosting and maintenance services. REQUIREMENTS: We require a comprehensive website solution meeting all statutory requirements for local government, including: - Full WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance from launch - Compliance with Local Government Transparency Code 2015 - Support for Assertion 10 audit requirements for digital and data compliance - Modern, mobile-responsive design with intuitive CMS - Secure hosting with SSL, backups and disaster recovery - Multiple user licences for content management - SEO optimisation and social media integration - Events calendar and booking system - News section and photo galleries - Document library with version control - Committee and councillor information pages - Online consultation and engagement tools - Resident reporting tools for local service issues (highways, fly-tipping, etc.) - Forms for council services and applications - Venue hire booking system - Contact forms (GDPR compliant) - Newsletter subscription functionality - Mapping for local amenities - Portal links to planning authority and online meetings (Webex) - Migration of existing website content with URL redirects - Comprehensive staff training on CMS - User manuals and video tutorials ONGOING SUPPORT: - Regular software updates and security patches - Continuous performance monitoring - Technical support during business hours - Annual accessibility compliance review (included in core service) - Maintenance of WCAG 2.2 AA compliance - Regular backups - Website analytics and usage reporting - Proactive notification of legislative/regulatory changes ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Suppliers must demonstrate: - Minimum 3 years' experience with town and parish council websites in England - Portfolio of at least 5 current websites meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards - Detailed knowledge of Local Government Transparency Code 2015 and Assertion 10 requirements - Proven technical capability for accessible website delivery - Adequate support infrastructure - Financial stability and appropriate insurance CONTRACT: Initial 2-year period with performance monitoring through quarterly reviews. Full specification available at: [horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/news/article/1544](https://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/news/article/1544) SUBMISSION: Quotes by email to by Friday 27 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f496821d-249e-4425-a555-6e72aae1b609) 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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