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The Refresh of the Website, Hosting, Maintenance and Digital Marketing and Brand Development

SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank has finalised a procurement process titled "The Refresh of the Website, Hosting, Maintenance and Digital Marketing and Brand Development." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within digital marketing, and was sourced through an open procedure. Situated in Edinburgh, the procurement reached the award stage on 14th May 2026, with the supplier, Bright Digital Marketing LTD (Bright Signals), having been awarded the contract valued at £330,000 on 14th April 2026. This initiative aims to innovate the Bank's digital presence by developing a robust marketing strategy and building a modern, future-proof website to enhance brand development and marketing objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in digital marketing, website development, and brand management. With a total of three bids, all from SMEs and submitted electronically, the process highlights the accessibility for smaller enterprises to engage in government contracts. The demand for innovative digital marketing strategies and brand development suggests that businesses with expertise in these domains will be excellently positioned to deliver high-value solutions. Moreover, the emphasis on cutting-edge technological solutions and comprehensive marketing services allows for business expansion and proficiency in meeting public sector digital transformation objectives.

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Notice Title

The Refresh of the Website, Hosting, Maintenance and Digital Marketing and Brand Development

Notice Description

The Bank requires a Supplier to develop a digital marketing strategy as well as design, build, host, support and maintain a new innovative, future-proofed website that reflects the Bank, five years on from its inception. The Bank also requires the Supplier to undertake some brand development work to further embed its marketing objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice. The Bank requires a Supplier to develop a digital marketing strategy as well as design, build, host, support and maintain a new innovative, future-proofed website that reflects the Bank, five years on from its inception. The Bank also requires the Supplier to undertake some brand development work to further embed its marketing objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831931
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555825
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 months 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
SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING LTD (BRIGHT SIGNALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555825
    The Refresh of the Website, Hosting, Maintenance and Digital Marketing and Brand Development - The Bank requires a Supplier to develop a digital marketing strategy as well as design, build, host, support and maintain a new innovative, future-proofed website that reflects the Bank, five years on from its inception. The Bank also requires the Supplier to undertake some brand development work to further embed its marketing objectives.

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