Website Hosting & Maintenance - 073-2025

Manchester Central is currently looking for a contractor to host and maintain our website with a view to carry out future improvements when required. Our website, https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/ was launched in June 2021, and is a key part of our venue marketing strategy, providing our multiple audiences with relevant information and generating sales leads.

The website is built in Drupal and our internal team manage content update with our current supplier carrying out any development work as part of a hosting and maintenance package (detailed below).

Whilst we are happy with the design and overall functionality of the website, we are looking for a new supplier to host and maintain the site, with a view to carry out future improvements when required.

Initial package requirements:

• Hosting of our website: https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/
• General website maintenance in relation to bug fixes or security updates (ability to work with Drupal site)
• A forward look and recommendations in relation to upcoming development that would enhance the website and our user experience (either accommodated within allotted dev hours or agreed as a separate project fee)
• To guide our team in relation to any upcoming developments in the technology/website industry that may affect our website or practices
• Clear processes and timeframes for maintenance and developments, to include an agreed SLA
• In addition to the Manchester Central website, we also have two dormant websites (both Drupal) that will require hosting until a decision is made regarding relaunching the sites.

Potential additional future requirements:

• Support with Google Analytics 4 to allow us to track how users are navigating and engaging with the website allowing us to make relevant improvements.
• Ability to support with wider digital presence e.g. Google AdWords and Social Media
• Additional training/support to guide us through new processes/ programs if required