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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed an award process for the procurement titled "Active Travel App Development". The aim of this tender was to produce two digital apps, one for Tobermory and North Mull and the other for Islay. The apps focus on enhancing visitor information, promoting active travel opportunities, and supporting the area's tourism and heritage objectives. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Aerial Digital Ltd being awarded a contract valued at £28,400, signed on 13th February 2023.

This tender can provide growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital app development, especially those focusing on tourism and heritage sectors in Scotland. Suppliers with expertise in creating interactive and informative mobile applications would be well-suited to compete. The Argyll and Bute Council's objective to attract more people and jobs to the area through sustainable and active travel initiatives aligns with the potential for businesses to contribute to the region's economic development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Active Travel App Development

Notice Description

The main aim of this procurement is to produce two digital apps, one for Tobermory and North Mull and the other for Islay. These require to complement the existing visitor information, leaflets, trails and historical leaflets for these areas. By focusing on the history, rich heritage and active travel opportunities each of the apps will be used to promote the area as part of the tourism offer and a heritage destination. This will support Argyll and Bute Council's overall objective of attracting more people and jobs to the area. The narrative content for the two apps will be provided by the client; however advice on the best way to display the content will be required. The apps will support and encourage the use of sustainable and active travel in Tobermory and Islay.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main aim of this procurement is to produce two digital apps, one for Tobermory and North Mull and the other for Islay. These require to complement the existing visitor information, leaflets, trails and historical leaflets for these areas. By focusing on the history, rich heritage and active travel opportunities each of the apps will be used to promote the area as part of the tourism offer and a heritage destination. This will support Argyll and Bute Council's overall objective of attracting more people and jobs to the area. The narrative content for the two apps will be provided by the client; however advice on the best way to display the content will be required. The apps will support and encourage the use of sustainable and active travel in Tobermory and Islay.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000713129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475165
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

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 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
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aerial Digital Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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