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PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Summary of the contracting process

Bòrd na Gàidhlig, located in Inverness, UK, is currently completing the award process for the procurement titled "PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Còmhla project and website." This project falls under the recreation, culture, and religion industry category and employs an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 4th August 2021, with a total value of £35,400. The procurement is focused on developing and delivering an online resource for Gaelic speakers, promoting the use of the language in social contexts. The original tender period had a deadline for bids that ended on 16th July 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in web development, cultural projects, and language resource creation, particularly those with expertise in the Gaelic language. Companies that can provide culturally sensitive resources and can demonstrate experience in similar projects will be well-suited to contribute. The focus on digital platforms and community engagement highlights the need for innovative solutions in the management and promotion of Gaelic language activities.

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Notice Title

PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website

Notice Description

Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) is seeking an experienced contractor to research, develop and deliver a new online resource for speakers of Gaelic (intermediate to fluent) in line with the ongoing development of the #cleachdi initiative. This resource, entitled #cleachdi Comhla, will support Gaelic speakers to use the language in social contexts more regularly, whether online or in person. The contractor (and any sub-contractors) will create and host a new cleachdi.scot website on behalf of Bord na Gaidhlig. Bord na Gaidhlig will retain ownership of all resources created.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The outputs which Bord na Gaidhlig seeks are as follows: Module 1 - Research Online Activity Research and map areas of activity online where Gaelic speakers are meeting and speaking Gaelic together. This can be either formally led conversation groups or more informal social gatherings. Identify gaps in provision. Module 2 - Research and map live activity Research and map out venues / areas of activity in Scotland where Gaelic speakers are meeting in person and speaking Gaelic together. This can be either formally led conversation groups or more informal social gatherings. Identify gaps in provision. Module 3 - International Context Research online initiatives from other language groups such as Irish, Welsh, Catalan which already offer conversation opportunities. Develop the #cleachdi Comhla project for audiences in Scotland, Nova Scotia and further afield. Module 4 - Develop and Design Website In consultation with Bord na Gaidhlig, design an easy to use cleachdi.scot website which follows the brand guidelines of the #cleachdi initiative. It should comply with good practice and legal requirements for websites and should be built in such a way that another organisation could host and manage it in future. It should deliver the following: - General guidance on the #cleachdi initiative and portal to order #cleachdi materials (note that distribution of these materials is done by a third party) - Signpost to other Gaelic language resources available online. - A #cleachdi Comhla portal which guides speakers to current online and offline conversation opportunities. The portal will also offer guidance to fluent speakers on setting up new activities including special interest conversation groups (e.g. football, baking, music, etc). Information will be sent to/collated by the webmaster and put online. - The site should also offer a service of a "buddy/mentor system" which will pair up speakers. Module 5 - Maintain Website and Resources Maintain the functionality and update the content of the cleachdi.scot website as well as the ongoing work surrounding the #cleachdi Comhla initiative. This will include updating information on Gaelic usage opportunities, responding to communications, signposting to events and collaborating with partners.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 18 months (6 month development and 12 month maintenance), with the option to extend for up to further two periods of 12 months each at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658842
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423497
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20214 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
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Brian O hEadhra
Contact Email
brian@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419635
    PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website - Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) is seeking an experienced contractor to research, develop and deliver a new online resource for speakers of Gaelic (intermediate to fluent) in line with the ongoing development of the #cleachdi initiative. This resource, entitled #cleachdi Comhla, will support Gaelic speakers to use the language in social contexts more regularly, whether online or in person. The contractor (and any sub-contractors) will create and host a new cleachdi.scot website on behalf of Bord na Gaidhlig. Bord na Gaidhlig will retain ownership of all resources created.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423497
    PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website - Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) is seeking an experienced contractor to research, develop and deliver a new online resource for speakers of Gaelic (intermediate to fluent) in line with the ongoing development of the #cleachdi initiative. This resource, entitled #cleachdi Comhla, will support Gaelic speakers to use the language in social contexts more regularly, whether online or in person. The contractor (and any sub-contractors) will create and host a new cleachdi.scot website on behalf of Bord na Gaidhlig. Bord na Gaidhlig will retain ownership of all resources created.

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