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Species on the Edge Website Design

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Award

10 Oct 2024 at 15:03

TenderUpdate

08 Dec 2023 at 14:16

Tender

05 Dec 2023 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, acting on behalf of the Species on the Edge (SotE) partnership, has culminated in the award of a contract for web design services to Zudu Ltd. The initiative focuses on developing a responsive, standalone website aimed at showcasing the programme and engaging the public. Classified under the CPV code 72413000, which pertains to World Wide Web (www) site design services, this procurement falls under the services category and is to be executed within the UK. The procurement stage has moved to the contract award phase as of the 16th of May 2024, with the contract valued at GBP 18,750. The process followed an open procedure, and the initial tender period concluded on the 31st of January 2024 with a significant number of bids received.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the web design industry to showcase their expertise and gain a prestigious client. Particularly, companies that specialise in creating engaging, functional, and accessible websites across various devices will find this project aligns well with their strengths. Additionally, given the project’s focus on sustainability, fair work practices, and a strong economic understanding, those with robust environmental and ethical standards will be well-suited to compete. The contract’s extended support period until March 2032 further provides continuous business growth and long-term collaboration potential.

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Notice Title

Species on the Edge Website Design

Notice Description

NatureScot, working on behalf of the Species on the Edge (SotE) partnership, is commissioning a suitably qualified web designer to develop a responsive, standalone website to showcase the programme and inspire people to engage with SotE.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot, working on behalf of the Species on the Edge (SotE) partnership, is commissioning a suitably qualified web designer to develop a responsive, standalone website to showcase the project and inspire people to engage with SotE. The successful website designer will work with the SotE team to create a website that is: (a) eye-catching and functional as a central hub for programme information; (b) easy to navigate and can be managed by the Communications team; (c) accessible across mobile, tablet and desktop devices; and (d) able to keep pace with current developments in web design. We are looking for proposals that cover the initial design and build of the site, and support up to 31 March 2032. The contractor should also advise on the hosting of the site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0421e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032676-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZUDU

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