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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.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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
EDINBURGH
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
41
Supplier Names

Storm ID Ltd

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

T B Mackay Energy Services Ltd

Nottingham Rehab Limited

Artscape Gardens

Streamtec Ltd

Republic of Media

The Lines Between Ltd.

Dennis Eagle Limited

Bechtle direct Ltd.

CR Contracting North LTD

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Harper Macleod LLP

Stand

Venesky Brown Ltd

Growth Flag (part of GC Insight)

Zenith Property Conservation Ltd

Treka Bus Ltd

Mehler Vario System GmbH

RS Fleet Installations Ltd

COPTRZ Limited

Topspeed Couriers Ltd

Deloitte LLP

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

Arco Limited

Lion Safety (SMI Scotland)

Harvey Nash

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Thorntons Law LLP

Hillcrest Futures Limited

rov scotland

delson contracts ltd

JML Contracts Ltd

Burns Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd

KINTO UK Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Arcadis LLP

Maclin Electric Ltd

Hymans Robertson LLP

Edenred (UK Group) Ltd

Irvine Civil Engineering Ltd

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