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Content Management System

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by East Lothian Council aims to acquire a new Content Management System for its external website. The industry category for this procurement falls under Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages, with the location specified as East Lothian, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 13th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method under the CCS Framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its nature falling outside the scope of the directive. The procurement's legal basis is aligned with the EU legislation CELEX 32014L0024, marking the procurement as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development businesses, particularly those specialising in content management and digital transformation. The contract, valued at £135,292.50, was awarded to Big Blue Door Limited, an SME based in London. Such a tender could attract SMEs capable of delivering innovative software and managing the integration and licensing phases. Companies that can provide robust digital solutions and handle the technical demands of a regional or local authority are well-positioned to leverage similar future opportunities for growth in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

Content Management System

Notice Description

The purchase of a new Content Management System for the external website of East Lothian Council, this is to include implementation and the annual licensing of the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of a new Content Management System for the external website of East Lothian Council, this is to include implementation and the annual licensing of the system.

Procurement Information

Award under CCS Framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074600-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,292 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

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