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Provision of MHTS Umbraco Hybrid Headless Content Management System

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 14:01

Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 14:56

Planning

14 Aug 2024 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Mental Health for Tribunal Scotland (MHTS) Umbraco Hybrid Headless Content Management System. The procurement process, which was in the award stage, concluded with the contract being signed on 1st July 2025, valued at £235,320 excluding VAT. The contract, under a restricted procedure, was aimed at securing services within the 'World wide web site operation host services' industry category. The project is located in Scotland (UKM), focusing on developing a new public-facing website and a secure Member's Portal for the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland, integrated with vital technical features compliant with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in content management systems and front-end development, particularly those familiar with Umbraco CMS. Companies with expertise in creating accessible, secure web solutions and integrating varied CMS functionalities stand to benefit greatly. The successful bidder, Cold Banana, an SME based in Bournemouth, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, demonstrating potential growth for competitive enterprises in similar niches. The project's focus on integrating CMS, document repository, and secure access services can offer significant growth potential for companies adept at providing robust, scalable, and user-friendly digital solutions compliant with high technical and legal standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of MHTS Umbraco Hybrid Headless Content Management System

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are looking to procure a contract for the provision of a Mental Health for Tribunal Scotland (MHTS) Umbraco Hybrid Headless Content Management System. The main scope of delivery will focus on: - The standing up of Umbraco Cloud including licensing and configuration Creation of the new public facing Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland Website which is in line with the business and technical requirements and compliant with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards Creation of a secure Member's Portal: Front End development Integration with CMS/ Document repository/ Notification services/ Secure Access and an Authentication service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) are looking to procure a contract for the provision of a Mental Health for Tribunal Scotland (MHTS) Umbraco Hybrid Headless Content Management System. The main scope of delivery will focus on: - The standing up of Umbraco Cloud including licensing and configuration Creation of the new public facing Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland Website which is in line with the business and technical requirements and compliant with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards Creation of a secure Member's Portal: Front End development Integration with CMS/ Document repository/ Notification services/ Secure Access and an Authentication service

Renewal: the contract can be extended by 12 months + 12 months (at SCTS' discretion)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048af6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036852-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48311000 - Document management software package

72222300 - Information technology services

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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£235,320 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLD BANANA

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