Notice Information
Notice Title
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance
Notice Description
VisitAberdeenshire invites tenders for the redevelopment of its consumer website (including subsites) and ongoing hosting and maintenance services. The project aims to enhance user experience, improve performance, and ensure seamless functionality across devices. The successful bidder will deliver a robust, scalable solution that aligns with VisitAberdeenshire's strategic objectives, with ongoing support and maintenance to ensure optimal website performance.
Lot Information
Lot 1
VisitAberdeenshire is seeking a supplier to redesign and develop its consumer website and subsites, followed by ongoing hosting, maintenance, and support services. The project aims to create a modern, user-friendly, and high-performing website that enhances visitor engagement, drives tourism to the North-east of Scotland, and aligns with VisitAberdeenshire's strategic objectives. The successful bidder will be responsible for: The full redevelopment of the website, including UX/UI design, content management system (CMS) integration, and technical enhancements. Ensuring accessibility, mobile responsiveness, SEO best practices, and compliance with industry standards. Secure, reliable hosting and continuous website maintenance, including updates, security monitoring, and performance optimisation. Ongoing support and potential future developments to ensure the website remains innovative and effective. The contract will be awarded to a supplier demonstrating expertise in website development for destination management organisations or similar sectors, with a proven track record of delivering robust digital solutions.
Renewal: The selected supplier will continue providing hosting, maintenance, and support beyond the initial term, ensuring security, performance, and ongoing improvements. Renewal will be based on service performance and business needs, with the supplier offering relevant guidance and updates as agreed
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000790439
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527222
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F3 - 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
72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £67,937 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Apr 202510 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Mar 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 31 Mar 202510 months 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Ashleigh Pirie
- Contact Email
- website@visitabdn.com
- Contact Phone
- +44 1224900490
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ABERDEEN
- Postcode
- AB21 9FX
- Post Town
- Aberdeen
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
- Delivery Location
- TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
-
- Local Authority
- Aberdeen City
- Electoral Ward
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone
- Westminster Constituency
- Aberdeen North
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523752&idx=3
12th February 2025 - ITT Declaration letter -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523752&idx=2
12th February 2025 - ITT Questionnaire & Tender Proposal -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523752&idx=1
12th February 2025 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523752
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance - VisitAberdeenshire invites tenders for the redevelopment of its consumer website (including subsites) and ongoing hosting and maintenance services. The project aims to enhance user experience, improve performance, and ensure seamless functionality across devices. The successful bidder will deliver a robust, scalable solution that aligns with VisitAberdeenshire's strategic objectives, with ongoing support and maintenance to ensure optimal website performance. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527222
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance - VisitAberdeenshire invites tenders for the redevelopment of its consumer website (including subsites) and ongoing hosting and maintenance services. The project aims to enhance user experience, improve performance, and ensure seamless functionality across devices. The successful bidder will deliver a robust, scalable solution that aligns with VisitAberdeenshire's strategic objectives, with ongoing support and maintenance to ensure optimal website performance.
Notice URLs
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