--- title: "Digital Access Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Digital Access Management System Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f01.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage seeks to procure a Digital Access Management System through an open procedure, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £250,000, aims for an initial period of 36 months with the possibility of extensions up to a total of seven years. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 29 September 2025. The system is designed to facilitate the effective management of rich media assets within the UKM region, enabling controlled access for staff, stakeholders, and the public, while adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards. Interested parties should prepare electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland web platform. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, especially those experienced in developing comprehensive digital management systems that meet accessibility guidelines. By focusing on quality criteria such as sustainability, system implementation, configuration, and functional requirements, businesses with a robust track record in these areas can greatly benefit. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions that improve asset utilisation and data management would find this project aligned with their growth strategies, providing ongoing opportunities through potential contract extensions. ## Notice NatureScot has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 24 month extensions, totalling a maximum of seven years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Over the years, NatureScot have invested in a large range of rich media assets i.e; Images, video and audio files etc, to support our work across various areas of the business. The storage and management of this media type, requires an appropriate asset management system to access and manage the content accordingly. Our objective is to procure a product which will provide NatureScot with a suitable storage repository and management tool to optimise the use of all our rich media assets. The system must have multiple portals to provide controlled access levels to our media assets for NatureScot staff, stakeholders, partners and members of the public. The system should comply with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) level 2.1 or higher. The contract will be for an initial 3 years with the option to offer two further 2-year extensions. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of NatureScot in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The initial contract is for 36 months with an option to further extend for an additional 2 x 24-month extensions, totalling a maximum of seven years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052406-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052406-2025 - 28 Aug 2025 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051777-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nature.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808401 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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