Award

Web Content Platform

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by West Lothian Council, centred around contracting a supplier for a "Web Content Platform" to enhance the council's online presence. This contract was awarded in an open procedure under the goods category. The main objective was to provide a platform allowing easy access to information and services such as online payments for the citizens of Livingston, located in the UKM78 region. The organisation managed to finalise this stage on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £368,467, has been successfully awarded to GOSS Interactive Ltd, highlighting the completion of the procurement process.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for technology companies, especially those specialising in digital content management systems, looking to expand in public sector collaborations. Companies that can offer similar services tailored to enhancing digital transformation within local authorities will find themselves well-positioned in such procurement opportunities. Given the open nature of the procurement method, it encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, providing them a platform to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure significant business growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Web Content Platform

Notice Description

West Lothian Council requires a web content platform that enables services to maintain and enhance their online presence, while providing customers with convenient access to information and transactional services, including online payments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will provide West Lothian Council with a web content platform delivering the functionality required for council services to maintain and enhance their online presence. The platform will enable customers to access council information easily and use convenient digital channels to complete transactions, including online payments, submit applications, and report issues. It will also support effective communication between the Council and its citizens. The solution must include a secure digital platform accessible to authorised users on a role-based (privileged) basis. This platform will enable users to manage content and functionality across the Council's web estate, including information pages, online forms, booking systems, and associated workflows. The contract will also include provision of a test environment to support the development and testing of new functionality, as well as the application of patches and fixes. A comprehensive hosting and support service is required, including disaster recovery arrangements to ensure service continuity across all supported websites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553737
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£368,467 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOSS INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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