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Award

12 May 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the "Award of Website Support and Hosting 2025". This contract is specifically within the services category, focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, meaning it was awarded to a single supplier without open competition. The tender process began on 5th January 2025, and the contract was signed on 5th September 2025. The awarded amount totals £31,050 and is intended to support the redevelopment of the library's main web platform, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and responsive.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in cloud-based solutions and ongoing platform support. Although this contract was directly awarded to Storm ID Ltd, Edinburgh-based businesses with expertise in digital services would be well-suited for similar opportunities in the future. Companies offering adaptable support services and innovative solutions for web development and hosting can benefit from partnering with public institutions such as the National Library of Scotland, leveraging their skills to meet the dynamic needs of top-end clients.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Website Support and Hosting 2025

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland (NLS) is redeveloping its main web platform (www.nls.uk). We are looking for a combined hosting and support service for this website. This package will include the management of a secure, cloud-based hosting environment alongside an adaptable support service that enables iterative development and ongoing improvement. The supplier will work closely with NLS to ensure the platform remains stable, secure and responsive to organisational and user needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530109
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20251 years 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
National Library of Scotland
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Children's Hearings Scotland

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

Muirhouse Housing Association

NHS Grampian

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

North East Scotland College

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

UHI Executive Office

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
42
Supplier Names

Arcadis UK

Arco Limited

Artscape Gardens

AtkinsRealis

Bechtle direct Ltd.

Burns Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd

COPTRZ Limited

CR Contracting North LTD

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Deloitte LLP

Dennis Eagle Limited

Edenred (UK Group) Ltd

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

Growth Flag (part of GC Insight)

Harbour Multi-Trades

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash Limited

Hillcrest Futures Limited

Hymans Robertson LLP

Irvine Civil Engineering Ltd

JML Contracts Ltd

KINTO UK Ltd

Lion Safety (SMI Scotland)

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Maclin Electric Ltd

Mehler Vario System GmbH

Nottingham Rehab Limited

RS Fleet Installations Ltd T/A RS Connect

Republic of Media

Stand

Storm ID Ltd

Streamtec Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thorntons Law LLP

Topspeed Couriers Ltd

Treka Bus Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Zenith Property Conservation Ltd

delson contracts ltd

rov scotland

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