Tender

Website Upgrade

SRUC

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Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

Website Upgrade

Notice Description

SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUC's net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUC's net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting. Each Tenderer must complete and submit along with their tender the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD). The SPD sets Minimum Standards that suppliers must achieve. Within each submitted SPD response, Tenderers should note the following selection criteria : 1 It is a mandatory requirement that the tenderer holds Umbraco Gold or Platinum certification. Copies of certificates must be provided with the tender submission. Lower or alternative certification shall not be considered; 2 That they hold full ISO27001 accreditation, or equivalent. Copies of certification must be provided with the tender submission; 3 That their insurance cover meets the following levels: Employer's Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP10 million) Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP5 million) Public Liability Insurance (GBP10 million)

Renewal: Two further periods of 12 months, by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543396
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

72260000 - Software-related services

72262000 - Software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 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
SRUC
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543396
    Website Upgrade - SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUC's net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting.

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