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title: "LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561795"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)"
published: "2018-10-26"
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# LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild

Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561795

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## Summary

Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig, also known as The Gaelic Media Service, is inviting tenders for the "LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild" project, targeting the broadcasting industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 November 2018 at noon. This project aims to enhance the online user experience for LearnGaelic, which supports learners of Scottish Gaelic. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their relevant experience and outline their project delivery plans for a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £30,000. Interested firms can find more details via the provided contact point in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for web development firms, particularly those specialising in educational or digital learning solutions. Companies with expertise in user experience design, especially with a focus on language learning platforms, will find this project particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses experienced with cultural or linguistic projects may also benefit significantly from this contract, contributing to the redesign of a vital resource for learners of Scottish Gaelic.

## Notice

MG ALBA, Scotland's Gaelic Media Service is responsible for BBC ALBA (in partnership with the BBC); FilmG, the digital participation project; and LearnGaelic - the Gaelic learners' website, in collaboration with Bord na Gaidhlig, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Bord na Ceiltis (Alba) and others. MG ALBA invites bids to re-design the LearnGaelic website. LearnGaelic was established in 2011 to support learners of Scottish Gaelic and describes itself as "a first stop for everyone interested in learning Scottish Gaelic". The LearnGaelic partners wish to transform the online user experience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MG ALBA, Scotland's Gaelic Media Service, is responsible for the following: -BBC ALBA, the Gaelic television channel, in partnership with the BBC-FilmG, the digital participation project - www.filmg.co.uk, with Canan Graphics Services,-LearnGaelic - https://www.learngaelic.scot/ - the Gaelic learners' website, in collaboration with Bord na Gaidhlig, BBC, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Bord na Ceiltis (Alba) and others. LearnGaelic was established in 2011 to support learners of Scottish Gaelic. It describes itself as "a first stop for everyone interested in learning Scottish Gaelic" and offers: -Basic online courses-Previously broadcast radio and television content created specifically for learners or versioned for learners;-A Gaelic dictionary with sound files; and-Information about Gaelic language courses in Scotland and elsewhere. Scope The LearnGaelic partners wish to transform the online user experience. The single biggest challenge will be the reorganisation of the site to the blueprint of a new digital learning framework. This will seek to position both users and (current and future) site content either in a pre-learning phase (information and prompts about learning Gaelic) or in a particular learning stage (from beginner to proficient - A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 ) of the five language skills (Listen, Speak, Converse, Read, Write). Please note that we see this redesign as a two-phase process. The initial phase will implement the CERFL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) stages as the structure of the site and phase two will introduce new language learning content into that structure. Pre-learning A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 The redesigned site will aim to: -Offer an attractive and easily accessible source of information about the Gaelic language to first time users;-Offer credible learning journey information, advice and motivation to users in different circumstances, including: ~Users (in Scotland and elsewhere) who are primarily seeking courses, tutors or mentors in communities and places of learning, either now or at future times (eg vacation-time courses, summer schools);~Family and friends of pupils in Gaelic medium education who seek to learn Gaelic;~People who have some level of Gaelic and wish to develop their skills~People of all backgrounds and ages who wish to understand what options they have to suit their lifestyles; -Allow users to self-assess their current language abilities and needs (note: this functionality is expected to become an increasingly important part of the site), to find relevant content, measure progress and plan for further progression;-Match users to the right resources;-Build in future capacity for personalisation and interactivity;-Build in future capacity for new learning content;-Offer useful language tools (dictionary, grammar aids, pronunciation guides) for users of all levels of competence;-Offer resources to tutors and language learning mentors. Ideally the site will also allow users to pick up their learning where they left off. Invitation to Tender Your bid should include: -Full details of your proposed process, key deliverables, design routes offered and timescales for delivery;-Your experience of conducting similar projects ;-Insights on target audience behaviours and solutions to challenges ;-Proposals for obtaining user feedback (user co- development);-Details of your team, their expertise and experience of direct relevance;-A full project budget breakdown;-References who can be contacted as appropriate. You do NOT need to submit design ideas. However you should submit case studies of your past work that you believe illustrates your ability to create the right solutions for LearnGaelic. Bids should be submitted by email to finance@mgalba.com no later than noon on Friday 30 November 2018. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to make a presentation for up to 30 minutes, followed by up to 30 minutes of Q+A. The budget range for the project is 20,000 GBP - 30,000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335211 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2018 - 22 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE) |
| Locality | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2SD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=7
  26th November 2018 - LearnGaelic monthly statistics An Damhair (October)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=6
  19th November 2018 - Phase two site map as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=5
  19th November 2018 - Phase two wire frames as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=4
  19th November 2018 - Phase one wire frame as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=3
  10th November 2018 - Questions and their responses raised by interested parties by email
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=1
  8th November 2018 - LearnGaelic Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335211&idx=2
  8th November 2018 - LearnGaelic Tender amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335211
  LearnGaelic Website Redesign / Rebuild - MG ALBA, Scotland's Gaelic Media Service is responsible for BBC ALBA (in partnership with the BBC); FilmG, the digital participation project; and LearnGaelic - the Gaelic learners' website, in collaboration with Bord na Gaidhlig, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Bord na Ceiltis (Alba) and others. MG ALBA invites bids to re-design the LearnGaelic website. LearnGaelic was established in 2011 to support learners of Scottish Gaelic and describes itself as "a first stop for everyone interested in learning Scottish Gaelic". The LearnGaelic partners wish to transform the online user experience.

## Notice URLs

- http://finance@mgalba.com
- http://www.mgalba.com
- http://www.mgalba.com/downloads/tender/lg-website-tender-251018.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561795
- https://www.learngaelic.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=561795

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