PROVISION OF EXPORT MARKET WEBSITES

Concepts

• aberystwyth
• web design
• hcc
• provision of export market websites
• hcc’s in market representatives
• export market websites
• website design
• website build
• individual territory website
• market representatives

Location

West Wales and the Valleys: Aberystwyth

Description

The provision of support services to HCC in the context of HCC’s export market websites. Support services which are require: - Website Design - Website Build - Website Hosting - Website Maintenance / SEO

Total Quantity or Scope

- Websites should be automatically responsive to mainstream tablet and mobile devices, and built on an architecture which is scalable and, within reason, future proof. - Google Analytics will be required for each individual territory website. - The websites, CMS and all content will remain under the ownership and control of HCC and the successful supplier will be required to work with HCC’s In Market Representatives (IMRs) in supporting websites in relevant territories. - The support services are required to assist HCC in achieving its marketing objectives. HCC’s marketing objectives are set out in Appendix 3. - All services, and materials provided pursuant to the services, are required to comply with HCC’s brand guidelines. HCC’s brand guidelines are available in Appendix 2 or the procurement section of the website where details of this ITT are held. - Successful tenderers will be awarded a contract for a term commencing on 1 April 2022 and expiring 31 March 2024, with an option on the part of HCC to extend the contract by up to two (2) periods of up to twenty four (24) months each. - Tenderers will need to demonstrate that the individuals put forward to work on projects requested by HCC have the skills and experience to satisfy the above requirements. - To meet government accessibility requirements, websites must meet level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) as a minimum, preferably AAA. - Where applicable, websites will require multi-language options. Please clearly state how this will be delivered.

Renewal Options

HCC shall be entitled to extend the term of this Agreement for up to two (2) periods of up to twenty four (24) months. HCC shall give the Service Provider a minimum of thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to 1st April 2024 (in the case of the first period), 1 April 2026 (in the case of the second such period), such notice to specify the length of the extension period.

CPV Codes

• 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
• 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=118695. (WA Ref:118695) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.