Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited, headquartered in Aberdeen, is seeking tenders for the redevelopment and monthly hosting and maintenance of its consumer website and subsites. This project, titled "Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance," falls under the Travel and Tourism industry category and is geographically focused on the North-east of Scotland (region UKM50). The procurement process is an open procedure, which commenced on 12th February 2025 and concluded with the contract award on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract awarded to DestinationCore amounts to £67,937. The work encompasses enhancing user experience, improving performance, and ensuring seamless functionality across various devices, with continuous support for optimal website performance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions, particularly those with expertise in website development, UX/UI design, CMS integration, SEO, and secure hosting. Companies experienced in working with destination management organisations or similar sectors are well-suited to compete. By securing such contracts, businesses can showcase their capabilities in delivering innovative and robust digital solutions, thus enhancing their portfolio and enabling future business development in the tourism and digital services markets.

How relevant is this notice?

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

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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 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
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB21 9FX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DestinationCore

Further Information

Notice Documents

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