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Website Design - Protection Through Connection

MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a new WordPress-hosted website as part of its Protection Through Connection project, focused on safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. The tender, titled "Website Design – Protection Through Connection," falls under the services category, specifically in recreation, culture, and religion, and will operate within the UK region. Initiated through an open procedure, the contract was awarded to Agitprop on 15th April 2026. Originally launched in March 2025, the project is set for completion in June 2027, aiming to enhance user experience and community engagement.

This procurement process offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and digital design, particularly those with experience in creating resourceful online platforms. With a total contract value of £12,500, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Agitprop are well-suited to compete, supported by the project's focus on using the WordPress CMS. The successful design and delivery of this website is pivotal for contractors capable of innovating user interfaces and enriching content to bolster Scotland's heritage preservation efforts. Businesses with expertise in cultural heritage, digital engagement, and collaborative projects may find this tender particularly conducive for expanding their portfolio and fostering partnerships with public sector clients like Museums Galleries Scotland.

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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

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=APR554014
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

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
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 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
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGITPROP

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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554014
    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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