Background
The Australian Press Council (APC) established itself in 1976 to promote good standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media. The Press Council actively responds to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines, and associated digital outlets as the principal body responsible for this task.
Business Challenge
In 2005, the Australian Press Council launched its previous website, which was based on proprietary coding and had several shortcomings. These included limited ability to manage content and no staging site. The APC sought to engage a qualified website development vendor to create a new website for the organization.
The APC required the new website to provide:
- A more modern and friendly look-and-feel.
- Enhanced the user experience.
- Increased interactivity, especially with complainants and other key stakeholders
- Offer more up-to-date functionality based on WordPress.
- Feature an easy-to-use Content Management System.
- Support mobile phones and tablets.
- Allow in-house staff to make minor to medium-level changes to appearance and layout.
Vendor Evaluation Results
Combined Management Consultants conducted a 100% independent and pragmatic Vendor Evaluation for Website Development on behalf of the Australian Press Council.
CMC prepared a Design Brief to support the vendor assessment process and project-managed the evaluation, which included a technical questionnaire, cost summary, and presentations by shortlisted vendors.
CMC identified a preferred vendor, and the APC proceeded to the Website Design stage.
