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Provision of Web Content Management System & Web Search Engine

UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Executive Office, located in Inverness, has completed the tender process for the provision of a Web Content Management System and Web Search Engine. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted via an open procedure. The relevant contract, named "Provision of Web Content Management System & Web Search Engine," has been awarded to Terminalfour Solutions Ltd, with the agreement actively signed on 4th September 2025. The contract's value is set at £223,500, and it serves UHI and its academic partners within the UKM6 region, referencing the need for digital services to enhance web management functionalities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web services, particularly those focusing on content management systems and search engine solutions. As the contracting authority, UHI Executive Office offers a prominent educational consortium looking for innovative digital enhancements. SMEs, like the awarded company Terminalfour Solutions Ltd, that can leverage technology to improve educational platforms would find this contract beneficial for growth and visibility within the educational sector. The use of the open procurement method indicates that diverse businesses, including those operating internationally, had a fair chance to bid, highlighting the competitive nature of such public tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Web Content Management System & Web Search Engine

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of a Web Content Management System, including that of a Web Search Engine. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of a Web Content Management System. As part of this requirement, the University are also interested in the Provision of a Web Search Engine, which forms part of the Web Content Management System. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809932
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539061
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212783 - Content management software development services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£223,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months 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
UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Post Town
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERMINALFOUR SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539061
    Provision of Web Content Management System & Web Search Engine - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of a Web Content Management System, including that of a Web Search Engine. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

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