---
title: "Publishing Platform for Digital Guides"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472721"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000472721.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2017-07-05"
---

# Publishing Platform for Digital Guides

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472721

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by VisitScotland, focused on a contract for a "Publishing Platform for Digital Guides" within the ICT services industry. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, with the award notice dated 5 July 2017, and the contract value approximated at £42,450. The contract was signed on 13 March 2017, and it aimed to enhance digital guide publishing capabilities in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage has now concluded, with Zmags being the selected supplier after submitting the sole bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in digital publishing and ICT services to grow and build upon their offerings. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing publishing platforms and digital solutions would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Collaborating with public sector entities like VisitScotland can enhance visibility and provide substantial market entry points for innovative solutions in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Publishing Platform for Digital Guides

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required. This notice refers to a procurement which has now closed and no further action is required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288469 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,450 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZMAGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288469

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288469
  Publishing Platform for Digital Guides - Publishing Platform for Digital Guides

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000472721

## Provenance

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