Award

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Award

17 May 2019 at 00:00

Tender

21 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, located at Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, UK, has completed a tender for the provision of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services. This public procurement process, categorized under 'services', was conducted through an open procedure with the main deadline for submissions on 4th January 2019. The contract, valued at £600,000, was awarded to the supplier Yard. The contract was signed on 1st May 2019 and the reviews and communications pertaining to the procurement were managed within a clearly defined framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the digital marketing and SEO sectors, particularly those that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with a proven track record in delivering SEO services. The procurement process highlighted the importance of quality criteria alongside cost, making it essential for bidders to articulate their expertise effectively in tender submissions.

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Notice Title

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Notice Description

Appointment of a suitably qualified provider of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379168
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

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
campbell.forsyth@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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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