Tender

User Interface Upgrade

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Albyn Housing Society Limited is spearheading a procurement process for a "User Interface Upgrade" with a focus on enhancing the FitHomes user interface, aiming to make it more user-friendly and capable of presenting client data effectively. The procurement falls under the "Housing and community amenities" industry category and is specifically related to "services". Located in Ross-shire, UKM6, the tender is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 6th November 2025 at noon. The project has an estimated value of £60,000 and follows an open procurement procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the specified portal. The procurement process is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and supports electronic payment and invoicing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with experience in user interface design and development within the housing or community sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive interface solutions, including login portal enhancements, client management systems, alert functionalities, and graphical upgrades, are best positioned to compete effectively. With a defined project scope and potential for contract renewal, this procurement offers the chance to forge valuable long-term relationships with Albyn Housing Society Limited and gain a foothold in the expanding field of digital solutions for housing communities.

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Notice Title

User Interface Upgrade

Notice Description

Albyn is looking for a contract to supply the continuation of work on our FitHomes user interface. This work will ensure that the user interface is easy to access, use, and presents client data in concise and understandable visual and textual ways. This service will include upgrades to the log-in portal, client management, alerts, and graphics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement for the goods, works and services is being undertaken in accordance with Regulation 28, Open Procedure, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations. Bidders must be capable of delivering all requirements described within the Contract Notice and tender documentation.

Renewal: The partnering contract is based on a maximum works cost of 60K GBP pa for a period of six months which could be extended, (in periods of one year), however these are not guaranteed and likely to fluctuate year on year due to budget constraints.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811293
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540927
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

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Andrew Martin
Contact Email
andrew.martin@albynhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01349855966

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

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