Tender

Small Producer Info Hub Website

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Small Producer Info Hub Website," commissioned for the Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy on behalf of the Agriculture Policy Division. This tender falls under the services category within the general public services industry, and it invites businesses located in the UKM region, particularly in Edinburgh. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids via the provided submission method by 12:00 p.m. on 10th October 2025, with the award period slated to commence immediately after. The procurement process follows an open procedure, aimed at enhancing biodiversity, supporting thriving rural communities, and contributing to a sustainable agriculture sector in Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development, content management, and digital services, particularly those experienced in maintaining and enhancing online platforms. Firms equipped with strong supply chain management systems, environmental management measures, and the required insurances—such as Employer's Liability Insurance of at least £5 Million—are well-positioned to compete. The ongoing project involves updating the platform's design and usability while promoting the site to smallholders and crofters across Scotland. Contractors who can adeptly manage content and implement user feedback-driven improvements are especially suited to contribute to this initiative, fostering business growth through public sector engagement.

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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=SEP539987
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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

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