Award

Award of DJUST-HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Website Support and Maintenance

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

25 Feb 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of the HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) website. The contract, titled "Award of DJUST-HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Website Support and Maintenance," falls within the services industry category, specifically website design and support services (CPV 72413000). The procurement process was executed through a direct award method, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The award stage was reached on 25th February 2025, with the contract starting on 4th January 2025. The project is located in Glasgow, spearheaded by the procurement team of the Scottish Government, with the supplier being The Gate Worldwide, based in Edinburgh.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web design, support, and maintenance, particularly those experienced in handling government websites and online services. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality website maintenance and support could potentially benefit from involving themselves in similar future contracts. Organisations similar to The Gate Worldwide, which is already supplying these services, would be well-suited to compete, paving the path for substantial business growth through involvement in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Award of DJUST-HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Website Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide support and maintenance for the existing website (HMIPS Website).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787521
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524593
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services, Education and Child Services, Estates, Procurement, Procurement Services, Purchasing, Roads, Scottish Government
Contact Email
mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, martin.gallagher3@nhs.scot, nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk, robertsonfe@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412015388, +44 1738475000, +44 3451550000, +44 3452777778, +44 412425466, +441786466288, 0, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ACCESS

JML CONTRACTS

LORIEN RESOURCING

PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT

QIAGEN

REVINSON FIRE

THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND

VENESKY BROWN

WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE

WASHCO

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