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Small Producer Info Hub Website

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Small Producer Info Hub Website" project has been commissioned by the Scottish Government, specifically for the Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy. This initiative, titled ARE/008/25, focuses on supporting vibrant rural communities through sustainable agriculture practices, transitioning to net zero, and enhancing biodiversity. With an open procurement method and a category of services, the process was initiated in the tender stage with an electronic submission deadline of 10th October 2025. The project includes maintenance and expansion of the platform beneficial to smallholdings and crofters, and is targeted within the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh.

This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs involved in digital development, website design, and sustainable agriculture consultancy to engage with government projects focused on rural advancement. Nourish Scotland, an SME supplier based in Edinburgh, successfully won the award, valued at GBP 54,750, demonstrating opportunities for local businesses to partake in national projects. The focus on innovation in website development and customer engagement makes it an attractive prospect for tech-savvy businesses focused on green initiatives and community building. Firms with expertise in creative content, stakeholder engagement, and platform enhancement are particularly well-suited to contribute in such government-backed projects, paving the way for growth and regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Producer Info Hub Website

Notice Description

This project is being commissioned by the Scottish Government for the Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy, on behalf of Agriculture Policy Division. The ARE mission is that we work together to enable vibrant and thriving communities and businesses, that protect and enhance Scotland's nature. This includes: - a just transition to net zero and to enhance biodiversity, - thriving and sustainable island and rural communities, agriculture and food and drink sector - and driving forward land reform. The Agriculture Policy Division aim to transform how we support farming and food production in Scotland to become a Global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture with farming, crofting and land management continuing to play an important role in maintaining thriving rural and island communities and capitalising on the benefits and that there is a Just Transition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ongoing maintenance and development of the Small Producer Info Hub will involve addressing content gaps, updating material in response to regulatory changes, improving the website's design and usability, actively promoting the platform, gathering user feedback, and potentially expanding its content and features based on that feedback. There are currently around 20,000 smallholdings in Scotland, and approximately 33000 crofters this website allows them to gain valuable information and any advice they require.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811232
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552030
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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 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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nourish Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539987&idx=1
    25th September 2025 - ARE/008/25 - ITT
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539987&idx=2
    25th September 2025 - QE - 4C.4
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539987&idx=3
    25th September 2025 - QE - 4C.7
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539987
    Small Producer Info Hub Website - This project is being commissioned by the Scottish Government for the Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy, on behalf of Agriculture Policy Division. The ARE mission is that we work together to enable vibrant and thriving communities and businesses, that protect and enhance Scotland's nature. This includes: - a just transition to net zero and to enhance biodiversity, - thriving and sustainable island and rural communities, agriculture and food and drink sector - and driving forward land reform. The Agriculture Policy Division aim to transform how we support farming and food production in Scotland to become a Global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture with farming, crofting and land management continuing to play an important role in maintaining thriving rural and island communities and capitalising on the benefits and that there is a Just Transition.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552030
    Small Producer Info Hub Website - This project is being commissioned by the Scottish Government for the Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy, on behalf of Agriculture Policy Division. The ARE mission is that we work together to enable vibrant and thriving communities and businesses, that protect and enhance Scotland's nature. This includes: - a just transition to net zero and to enhance biodiversity, - thriving and sustainable island and rural communities, agriculture and food and drink sector - and driving forward land reform. The Agriculture Policy Division aim to transform how we support farming and food production in Scotland to become a Global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture with farming, crofting and land management continuing to play an important role in maintaining thriving rural and island communities and capitalising on the benefits and that there is a Just Transition.

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