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Scottish Land Commission website, hosting and support

Scottish Land Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Scottish Land Commission website, hosting and support" involved the redevelopment of the Scottish Land Commission's website to enhance user experience, accessibility, and functionality. The Scottish Land Commission, based in Inverness, acted as the buying organisation, focusing on services within the information technology and website support industry category. The procurement utilised an open procedure, with digital agencies invited to submit tenders by 30th May 2025. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2025 to Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Aberdeen. The project aims to deliver a modern and scalable website with improved navigation and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, catering to diverse audiences such as policymakers, landowners, and communities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for digital agencies specialising in website development, accessibility, and stakeholder engagement. While the contract was awarded to an SME, agencies with expertise in creating user-friendly and visually engaging websites will find potential growth by aligning their offerings with public sector needs. With a contract value of £32,491, businesses well-suited for this endeavour are those with a proven track record in digital transformation projects and the ability to work collaboratively with public bodies like the Scottish Land Commission. The focus on user-centred design and accessibility offers agencies the chance to showcase their innovative solutions for enhancing stakeholder interaction and visibility on digital platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Land Commission website, hosting and support

Notice Description

The Scottish Land Commission invites tenders from experienced digital agencies to undertake the redevelopment of our website to improve user experience, accessibility, and functionality. This project aims to enhance how we engage with stakeholders, ensuring our website is user-friendly, visually engaging, and fit for purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Land Commission invites tenders from experienced digital agencies to undertake the redevelopment of our website to improve user experience, accessibility, and functionality. This project aims to enhance how we engage with stakeholders, ensuring our website is user-friendly, visually engaging, and fit for purpose. The current website has been in place since 2019 and requires a refresh to better reflect our strategic objectives, provide clearer navigation, and improve accessibility in line with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards. The new website should offer an intuitive experience for diverse audiences, including policymakers, landowners, communities, and the general public. The successful supplier will be expected to work closely with the Scottish Land Commission team to deliver a modern, responsive, and scalable website that aligns with our organisational values and priorities. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) sets out the project requirements, procurement process, and evaluation criteria. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the full specification and submit proposals demonstrating their expertise, approach, and value for money considerations.

Renewal: The proposed costs for this project must include Year 1 website hosting, support, and maintenance. It is our intention to enter into a separate annual agreement for the continued provision of these services with the appointed supplier, for a minimum term of three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535266
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48222000 - Web server software package

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,491 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Land Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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