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Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild." This tender falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 22nd July 2019, following which the award period commenced. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 64,000, and it aims to enhance a heritage website that showcases Edinburgh's historical narratives. The contract was signed on 4th December 2019, and it is a project intended to run for a minimum of two years, with the option for extension up to a further two years.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and digital services, particularly those with experience in creating and maintaining heritage or community-focused sites. Suppliers with a strong portfolio in similar projects, especially smaller enterprises and SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. The project's aim to collaborate with local partners, including heritage groups, indicates a demand for innovative and culturally resonant web solutions, making this a valuable opportunity for compatible businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild

Notice Description

The Council requires a rebuild of the Our Town Stories website www.ourtownstories.co.uk It is a heritage website that tells the story of Edinburgh's past and has allowed Library Services to showcase their collections whilst working with local heritage groups and partners (e.g. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature). The content is presented as images, maps, stories and Then and Now images on a map of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a rebuild of the Our Town Stories website www.ourtownstories.co.uk It is a heritage website that tells the story of Edinburgh's past and has allowed Library Services to showcase their collections whilst working with local heritage groups and partners (e.g. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature). The content is presented as images, maps, stories and Then and Now images on a map of Edinburgh.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this Tender will commence in September 2019 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587501
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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


CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20196 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 CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Billy Robertson, Cameron Garland
Contact Email
billy.robertson@edinburgh.gov.uk, cameron.garland@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315296251, +44 1315296256

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESKIMO DESIGNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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