Tender

Website Design - Protection Through Connection

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for designing a new WordPress-hosted website, titled "Website Design – Protection Through Connection," is initiated by Museums Galleries Scotland in the recreation, culture, and religion industry category. Located in Edinburgh, the buyer aims to enhance the existing Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) site with improved usability and engagement. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method and a submission deadline set for 16th March 2026, at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are advised to submit written proposals, with the anticipation of starting the award phase immediately following the deadline.

This tender opens avenues for web development businesses specialising in services under CPV classifications, such as web design and hosting. The project is suitable for companies experienced in delivering interactive and user-friendly websites, particularly those familiar with cultural projects. It provides a growth opportunity for firms to contribute to a significant cultural initiative in Scotland, increasing their portfolio with a government-backed project while enhancing their expertise in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Firms equipped to handle electronic invoicing and whose staff possess relevant qualifications are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Design - Protection Through Connection

Notice Description

MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender available at the Additional Documents section.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender document, available at the Additional Documents section.

Renewal: any necessary extensions will be discussed and agreed between the parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549835
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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72400000 - Internet services

72420000 - Internet development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315504100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DN
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549835
    Website Design - Protection Through Connection - MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender available at the Additional Documents section.

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