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Usability Review

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, involves a tender for a project titled "Usability Review" focused on enhancing web services, particularly the "My World of Work" site. Located in Glasgow, the tender was classified under services, with an open procurement method. The project was awarded on February 13, 2017, with a contract value of £8,050. The initiative has completed its tender stage, indicating that the contract is now active.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in web usability and development services. Companies with expertise in user experience design, digital services, or similar fields could significantly benefit from participating in future tenders issued by Skills Development Scotland. As the organisation focuses on continuous improvements to their online offerings, there remains potential for further engagements that can foster business growth in the digital services sector.

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Notice Title

Usability Review

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has several web offerings, the most well used of which is for individuals - My World of Work - a website offering help through every stage of customers' working lives, from school to retirement. The site was launched in August 2011 and a refreshed website was re-launched in January 2016. Since then the focus for the My World of Work team has been on enhancements, feedback and fixes. Currently there are on average around 200 000 unique visitors to the site each month. A mid-project review took place whilst the project was in development and we are now looking to review the overall usability of the site focusing on some specific areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Skills Development Scotland has several web offerings, the most well used of which is for individuals - My World of Work - a website offering help through every stage of customers' working lives, from school to retirement. The site was launched in August 2011 and a refreshed website was re-launched in January 2016. Since then the focus for the My World of Work team has been on enhancements, feedback and fixes. Currently there are on average around 200 000 unique visitors to the site each month. A mid-project review took place whilst the project was in development and we are now looking to review the overall usability of the site focusing on some specific areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000479581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327663
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20179 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
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412256710

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D8

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327663
    Usability Review - Skills Development Scotland has several web offerings, the most well used of which is for individuals - My World of Work - a website offering help through every stage of customers' working lives, from school to retirement. The site was launched in August 2011 and a refreshed website was re-launched in January 2016. Since then the focus for the My World of Work team has been on enhancements, feedback and fixes. Currently there are on average around 200 000 unique visitors to the site each month. A mid-project review took place whilst the project was in development and we are now looking to review the overall usability of the site focusing on some specific areas.

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