Award

Website Design and Development

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Website Design and Development" contract, initiated by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, reached the award stage on 12th February 2026. The project is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on Gaelic language development, and is designated for delivery within Scotland. The buying organisation, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, located in Inverness, undertook an open procedure method for this procurement, with a tender period closing on 21st January 2026, and a contract award following immediately. The project contract, valued at GBP 16,000, was signed on 6th February 2026 with Maraid Design as the supplier, illustrating successful engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and providing service continuity over a 90-day duration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital services and website development, especially those with capabilities in supporting cultural and language-related projects. The procurement process indicates a favourable environment for SMEs, with Bòrd na Gàidhlig acting as the central purchasing body. Given its regional focus and open procurement method, businesses adept at crafting digital solutions with a cultural element could benefit substantially by participating in similar tenders. Companies like Maraid Design, who demonstrate expertise in website design and development and have the capacity for electronic invoicing, might find this type of contract highly beneficial for expanding their service portfolio, enhancing their regional footprint, and cultivating strategic relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Website Design and Development

Notice Description

As per the tender specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819331
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549489
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Nicola Pearson
Contact Email
nicola@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARAID DESIGN

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