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Clusters Playbook & Directory

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has initiated a tender process under the title "Clusters Playbook & Directory," seeking services to design and build an online tool for Scottish clusters, including a website, playbook, and industry directory. This procurement process, categorised under Economic Affairs, is being conducted through an open procedure and is valued at £95,000. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with submissions due electronically by 11:00 a.m. on 6th November 2025. The project, located in Glasgow, UK, aims to boost the Scottish Clusters Programme in partnership with the Scottish Government and other regional enterprises. Key components include strengthening the ecosystem of industry clusters in Scotland by leveraging various assets across the country.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in digital solutions, web development, and strategic industry support to contribute to Scotland's innovation-driven economic framework. Companies with an average annual turnover of at least £80,000 over the past two years and a strong track record in handling complex online systems will find this opportunity appealing. Additionally, businesses capable of demonstrating robust environmental management practices and those providing prompt supply chain payments are well-positioned to succeed. The project not only fosters collaboration amongst Scottish clusters but also offers the successful bidder a platform to play a pivotal role in enhancing local industries' growth potentials.

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Notice Title

Clusters Playbook & Directory

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise is looking to design and build a new online tool/system for Scottish clusters encompassing a new website, playbook and industry directory for each cluster. Working in partnership with Scottish Government, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, and South of Scotland Enterprise, with expert advise from the Strategic Industries Clusters Group (made up of representatives who manage clusters); we are seeking to provide an online resource for a new Scottish Clusters Programme. This new resource should support the growth potential of industry clusters to take full advantage of Scotland's assets, both rural and urban, natural, digital and physical. This work should strengthen the Scottish cluster ecosystem. Partners realise the power of clusters as a vehicle for high-growth innovation driven economies, including their role in scaling innovation and optimising the potential of key industries via collaboration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise is looking to design and build a new online tool/system for Scottish clusters encompassing a new website, playbook and industry directory for each cluster. Working in partnership with Scottish Government, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, and South of Scotland Enterprise, with expert advise from the Strategic Industries Clusters Group (made up of representatives who manage clusters); we are seeking to provide an online resource for a new Scottish Clusters Programme. This new resource should support the growth potential of industry clusters to take full advantage of Scotland's assets, both rural and urban, natural, digital and physical. This work should strengthen the Scottish cluster ecosystem. Partners realise the power of clusters as a vehicle for high-growth innovation driven economies, including their role in scaling innovation and optimising the potential of key industries via collaboration.

Options: The contract will have the option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months to 31 March 2028 and 31 March 2029 (subject to additional budget approval). This will cover year 2 and 3 hosting costs, and year 2 and year 3 maintenance costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812530
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546628
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

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBER TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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