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title: "Replacement of a Destination Website www.visitwestlothian.co.uk"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000501174"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "VISIT WEST LOTHIAN"
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# Replacement of a Destination Website www.visitwestlothian.co.uk

Buyer: VISIT WEST LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000501174

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Visit West Lothian, focusing on the title "Replacement of a Destination Website www.visitwestlothian.co.uk". The project falls within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category and is located in Livingston, West Lothian, UK. Currently, the procurement stage is at the tender phase, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 11 July 2017. The contract is valued at £20,000 and is being offered through an open procurement method, allowing participation from various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in website development and digital content creation. Companies with experience in creating engaging, user-friendly websites, particularly those that can implement advanced features like accessibility tools and multimedia content (including video and drone footage), would be well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on promoting West Lothian as a premier visitor destination, agencies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to web solutions and have a proven track record in similar projects will have a competitive edge in winning this contract.

## Notice

Visit West Lothian would like to replace and update their current destination website www.visitwestlothian.co.uk The new site should give improved prominence to new assets and opportunities in the West Lothian area. The production of digital content including 360, drone and video for a number of our venues/ attractions would be included as part of the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Visit West Lothian (VWL) redeveloped its destination website visitwestlothian.co.uk in 2013 to bring it on a par with other visitor destination websites and to present West Lothian as a place for locals and visitors to enjoy. VWL would now like to replace visitwestlothian.co.uk using the latest version of Umbraco so that we can allow for more user generated content, make functional amendments which reflect some of our more overlooked assets, benefit from an upgraded content management system and modernise the appearance of the website. Below is a list of the main adaptions that we require, but we would welcome the input and guidance of the appointed agency regarding the addition of other functionality which may enhance the site. Essentially we require that the new VWL website: - Provides a more Inclusive digital information service by including detailed accessibility information relating to our venues and activities - Includes a more comprehensive and accessible What's On section which encourages and enables all event organisers to upload their own event content. - Includes a Venues section which brings together details of all relevant meeting/conference venues across West Lothian and includes a search function - Includes a new section on Filming Locations which highlights some of the top filming sites across the county for both visitors and production teams. - Offers a microsite template which can be used to create additional, basic online platforms for some of our Villages & Towns (some of which would benefit from an enhanced online presence) - Is replaced and updated using new branding and typeface, with existing functionality reviewed and other elements added. As part of this project we would also like to create video, 360 and drone footage content for a number of our attractions/venues to help inspire visits. Videos would last a maximum of 1 and a half minutes and all content would be embedded into the relevant business listings/sections on the website. We would like the refreshed Visit West Lothian site to be vibrant adopting a similar typeface and style used on www.visitscotland.com. The family market is a key sector for West Lothian and the site should also reflect this. - The site should be as accessible to as wide an audience as possible, with high levels of usability for our users. - The site should have specialised tools to enable users to customise our website to better suit their access requirements eg. changing the font size, colour and contrast. - The new site should allow us to use different styles/branding on different sections eg. a more historic theme for Linlithgow and a more corporate look for the Venues section.. Please note that this project will go ahead once the remainder of capital has been secured to cover project costs. VWL has applied for funding with a response expected in early September 2017. VWL's focus is to raise the profile of West Lothian's visitor industry and act as collaborator bringing the local tourist trade together to promote and develop West Lothian as a visitor destination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287125 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISIT WEST LOTHIAN |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | UKM28 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287125

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287125&idx=1
  22nd June 2017 - Project Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287125&idx=2
  22nd June 2017 - Visit West Lothian Strategic Action Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287125
  Replacement of a Destination Website www.visitwestlothian.co.uk - Visit West Lothian would like to replace and update their current destination website www.visitwestlothian.co.uk The new site should give improved prominence to new assets and opportunities in the West Lothian area. The production of digital content including 360, drone and video for a number of our venues/ attractions would be included as part of the project.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=501174
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA25564
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.visitwestlothian.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000501174

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