---
title: "Award of NCA to hosted web search services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579785"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000579785.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2019-04-03"
---

# Award of NCA to hosted web search services

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579785

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) for the award of a contract related to hosted web search services. This falls within the social protection industry category and is located in Dundee, UK. The tender, which has been awarded to Squiz Scotland Ltd, was processed using a selective procurement method, and the contract commenced on 16 April 2019, with an expiry date of 15 April 2021. The award was made on 3 April 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the provision of digital services, particularly those specialising in website functionality and search engine optimisation. Companies with expertise in developing hosted services for public sector websites would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative solutions in the field of social services will find this space conducive to growth.

## Notice

Hosted search service for external Care Inspectorate websites and search engine support for Care Inspectorate intranet. Commencing 16/04/2019 Expiring 15/04/2021

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hosted search service for external Care Inspectorate websites and search engine support for Care Inspectorate intranet. Commencing 16/04/2019 Expiring 15/04/2021. Hosted search service for external Care Inspectorate websites and search engine support for Care Inspectorate intranet. Commencing 16/04/2019 Expiring 15/04/2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350402 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,493 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQUIZ SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72414000 - Web search engine providers

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350402

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350402
  Award of NCA to hosted web search services - Hosted search service for external Care Inspectorate websites and search engine support for Care Inspectorate intranet. Commencing 16/04/2019 Expiring 15/04/2021

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579785

## Provenance

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