My School Website Development
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is seeking development services for the My School website. This is an Information & Communication Technology opportunity involving website development and hosting services. The project encompasses a full web build with platform requirements including hosting, support, security, accessibility, content management, integration, and performance capabilities. The opportunity is open to providers across New South Wales, including regions spanning Sydney, Hunter, Central West, Far North Coast, Far West, Mid North Coast, New England, Orana, Riverina, Southern Highlands, Illawarra, and Murray.
Frequently asked questions
- This tender is for the development of the ACARA My School website, including web build and ongoing platform needs such as hosting, support, security, accessibility, and content management.
- The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is the agency managing this tender.
- The project includes website development and hosting services, with requirements for hosting, support, security, accessibility, content management, integration, and performance capabilities.
- The tender reference number is 617259.
- This opportunity is available across New South Wales, including Sydney, Hunter, Central West, Far North Coast, Far West, Mid North Coast, New England, Orana, Riverina, Southern Highlands, Illawarra, and Murray regions.
- NSW-based SME web development agencies with proven custom website builds and optional managed hosting or maintenance capabilities are likely suitable bidders. Cyber security providers may be relevant as specialist subcontractors.
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