Award

User Experience Tool

VISITSCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a public body based in Edinburgh, UK, has issued a tender for the procurement of a User Experience Tool. The estimated value of the contract is £82,500 GBP. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for March 24, 2023. The award period is scheduled to start on March 27, 2023. The procurement method for this service contract is an open procedure.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in services related to user experience tools. Companies providing digital experience solutions or software development services may find this tender particularly relevant. VisitScotland has outlined clear requirements for the delivery of the tool, and businesses with expertise in marketing or tourism sectors could be well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers potential for developing long-term partnerships through renewal options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Experience Tool

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking an experienced supplier for the delivery of a user experience tool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland requires a User Experience Tool.

Renewal: Contract will be retendered at the end of the 36 month period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724373
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546268
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Requirement will be retendered at the end of the 36 month contract period.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
eileen.oneill@visitscotland.com, rory.hewitt@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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENTSQUARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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