Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

P26-0002

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

09 May 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise is currently at the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a provider for an online research platform. The primary aim of this contract is to support Scottish Enterprise's key projects and enhance product and service delivery, with an emphasis on adopting a user-centred design following the Digital First Service Standard from the Scottish Government. This opportunity, titled "P26-0002", falls under the services category within the region of UKM, specifically located in Glasgow. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, which requires electronic submissions through their specified platform. The tender period concludes on 4 June 2025, at 11:00 AM, with the contract set to begin subsequently. The initial contract period is for one year, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research platform development, particularly those experienced in user research tools and methodologies. SMEs and companies that focus on digital services and have a robust understanding of public sector projects and regulations might find this contract particularly advantageous to pursue. With a total contract value estimated at £165,000, the project offers substantial financial gain and the potential to forge a long-term partnership with a prominent public body. Businesses equipped with innovative solutions, technical expertise, and the ability to meet the defined selection criteria will be well-suited to compete effectively in this tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

P26-0002

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise are seeking to put in place a contract with a provider for an online research platform which will enable us to support the work we do on Scottish Enterprise's key projects as well as improvements to our products and service delivery. The contract will be for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise are seeking to put in place a contract with a provider for an online research platform. Scottish Enterprise carry out a number of projects which maintain and improve on business as usual or are transforming the way that Scottish Enterprise delivers services to customers. We adopt a user centred design approach and follow the Digital First Service Standard from Scottish Government where required. To aid our work we use a variety of methodologies and software for the testing of websites, prototypes, static images, mobile sites, and published applications to better understand user behaviour. This includes face to face user research and online research activities. We need an online research platform which will enable us to support the work we do on Scottish Enterprise's key projects as well as improvements to our products and service delivery. The contract will be for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months if required.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529969
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURBH
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...