Award

Publishing Platform for Digital Guides

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by VisitScotland, focused on a contract for a "Publishing Platform for Digital Guides" within the ICT services industry. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, with the award notice dated 5 July 2017, and the contract value approximated at £42,450. The contract was signed on 13 March 2017, and it aimed to enhance digital guide publishing capabilities in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage has now concluded, with Zmags being the selected supplier after submitting the sole bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in digital publishing and ICT services to grow and build upon their offerings. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing publishing platforms and digital solutions would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Collaborating with public sector entities like VisitScotland can enhance visibility and provide substantial market entry points for innovative solutions in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Publishing Platform for Digital Guides

Notice Description

Publishing Platform for Digital Guides

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required. This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000472721
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rory.hewitt@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZMAGS

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