Planning

Website Content Management System

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is planning a procurement process for a new website content management system. This initiative is categorised under general public services and seeks to replace the existing website with a modern, user-friendly, and accessible alternative. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender serving as a key communication and engagement platform for Fife Council's stakeholders, including residents and visitors. The location for this opportunity is in Glenrothes, in the UKM72 region. The key dates include the planned publication of the future notice on 1st January 2026. The expected value of this tender is £140,000, and it is governed by GPA regulations. The Council aims for the website to meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and align with UK Government Digital Service Design Principles over a three-year contract term.

This procurement represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in website development, hosting, and CMS support. Firms experienced in delivering secure, scalable websites compliant with stringent accessibility and digital service standards will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Moreover, companies offering competitive value for money and expertise in content migration and ongoing CMS support will also benefit from engaging with Fife Council's internal web team. The procurement process welcomes participation from businesses that are well-versed in the latest digital service technologies and strategies, providing an excellent chance to establish a long-term relationship with a regional public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Content Management System

Notice Description

Fife Council requires a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website to serve as a central hub for communication, information sharing, and engagement with our stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and visitors. The existing website is due for replacement, and we are seeking a new supplier to work alongside Fife Council's internal web team to design and build, as well as host and support, a high-quality, secure, and scalable website. This includes the migration of existing content and ongoing CMS support. The solution must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, align with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) Design Principles, ensure high uptime, security, and performance, and offer value for money over a minimum three-year contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website to serve as a central hub for communication, information sharing, and engagement with our stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and visitors. The existing website is due for replacement, and we are seeking a new supplier to work alongside Fife Council's internal web team to design and build, as well as host and support, a high-quality, secure, and scalable website. This includes the migration of existing content and ongoing CMS support. The solution must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, align with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) Design Principles, ensure high uptime, security, and performance, and offer value for money over a minimum three-year contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541128
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541128
    Website Content Management System - Fife Council requires a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website to serve as a central hub for communication, information sharing, and engagement with our stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and visitors. The existing website is due for replacement, and we are seeking a new supplier to work alongside Fife Council's internal web team to design and build, as well as host and support, a high-quality, secure, and scalable website. This includes the migration of existing content and ongoing CMS support. The solution must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, align with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) Design Principles, ensure high uptime, security, and performance, and offer value for money over a minimum three-year contract term.

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