Tender

LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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Tender

26 Oct 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig, also known as The Gaelic Media Service, is inviting tenders for the "LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild" project, targeting the broadcasting industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 November 2018 at noon. This project aims to enhance the online user experience for LearnGaelic, which supports learners of Scottish Gaelic. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their relevant experience and outline their project delivery plans for a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £30,000. Interested firms can find more details via the provided contact point in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for web development firms, particularly those specialising in educational or digital learning solutions. Companies with expertise in user experience design, especially with a focus on language learning platforms, will find this project particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses experienced with cultural or linguistic projects may also benefit significantly from this contract, contributing to the redesign of a vital resource for learners of Scottish Gaelic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild

Notice Description

MG ALBA, Scotland's Gaelic Media Service is responsible for BBC ALBA (in partnership with the BBC); FilmG, the digital participation project; and LearnGaelic - the Gaelic learners' website, in collaboration with Bord na Gaidhlig, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Bord na Ceiltis (Alba) and others. MG ALBA invites bids to re-design the LearnGaelic website. LearnGaelic was established in 2011 to support learners of Scottish Gaelic and describes itself as "a first stop for everyone interested in learning Scottish Gaelic". The LearnGaelic partners wish to transform the online user experience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MG ALBA, Scotland's Gaelic Media Service, is responsible for the following: -BBC ALBA, the Gaelic television channel, in partnership with the BBC-FilmG, the digital participation project - www.filmg.co.uk, with Canan Graphics Services,-LearnGaelic - https://www.learngaelic.scot/ - the Gaelic learners' website, in collaboration with Bord na Gaidhlig, BBC, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Bord na Ceiltis (Alba) and others. LearnGaelic was established in 2011 to support learners of Scottish Gaelic. It describes itself as "a first stop for everyone interested in learning Scottish Gaelic" and offers: -Basic online courses-Previously broadcast radio and television content created specifically for learners or versioned for learners;-A Gaelic dictionary with sound files; and-Information about Gaelic language courses in Scotland and elsewhere. Scope The LearnGaelic partners wish to transform the online user experience. The single biggest challenge will be the reorganisation of the site to the blueprint of a new digital learning framework. This will seek to position both users and (current and future) site content either in a pre-learning phase (information and prompts about learning Gaelic) or in a particular learning stage (from beginner to proficient - A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 ) of the five language skills (Listen, Speak, Converse, Read, Write). Please note that we see this redesign as a two-phase process. The initial phase will implement the CERFL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) stages as the structure of the site and phase two will introduce new language learning content into that structure. Pre-learning A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 The redesigned site will aim to: -Offer an attractive and easily accessible source of information about the Gaelic language to first time users;-Offer credible learning journey information, advice and motivation to users in different circumstances, including: ~Users (in Scotland and elsewhere) who are primarily seeking courses, tutors or mentors in communities and places of learning, either now or at future times (eg vacation-time courses, summer schools);~Family and friends of pupils in Gaelic medium education who seek to learn Gaelic;~People who have some level of Gaelic and wish to develop their skills~People of all backgrounds and ages who wish to understand what options they have to suit their lifestyles; -Allow users to self-assess their current language abilities and needs (note: this functionality is expected to become an increasingly important part of the site), to find relevant content, measure progress and plan for further progression;-Match users to the right resources;-Build in future capacity for personalisation and interactivity;-Build in future capacity for new learning content;-Offer useful language tools (dictionary, grammar aids, pronunciation guides) for users of all levels of competence;-Offer resources to tutors and language learning mentors. Ideally the site will also allow users to pick up their learning where they left off. Invitation to Tender Your bid should include: -Full details of your proposed process, key deliverables, design routes offered and timescales for delivery;-Your experience of conducting similar projects ;-Insights on target audience behaviours and solutions to challenges ;-Proposals for obtaining user feedback (user co- development);-Details of your team, their expertise and experience of direct relevance;-A full project budget breakdown;-References who can be contacted as appropriate. You do NOT need to submit design ideas. However you should submit case studies of your past work that you believe illustrates your ability to create the right solutions for LearnGaelic. Bids should be submitted by email to finance@mgalba.com no later than noon on Friday 30 November 2018. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to make a presentation for up to 30 minutes, followed by up to 30 minutes of Q+A. The budget range for the project is 20,000 GBP - 30,000 GBP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561795
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335211
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2018 - 22 Feb 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@mgalba.com
Contact Phone
+44 851705550

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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