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title: "Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587501"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-10"
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# Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587501

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild." This tender falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 22nd July 2019, following which the award period commenced. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 64,000, and it aims to enhance a heritage website that showcases Edinburgh's historical narratives. The contract was signed on 4th December 2019, and it is a project intended to run for a minimum of two years, with the option for extension up to a further two years.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and digital services, particularly those with experience in creating and maintaining heritage or community-focused sites. Suppliers with a strong portfolio in similar projects, especially smaller enterprises and SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. The project's aim to collaborate with local partners, including heritage groups, indicates a demand for innovative and culturally resonant web solutions, making this a valuable opportunity for compatible businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council requires a rebuild of the Our Town Stories website www.ourtownstories.co.uk It is a heritage website that tells the story of Edinburgh's past and has allowed Library Services to showcase their collections whilst working with local heritage groups and partners (e.g. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature). The content is presented as images, maps, stories and Then and Now images on a map of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a rebuild of the Our Town Stories website www.ourtownstories.co.uk It is a heritage website that tells the story of Edinburgh's past and has allowed Library Services to showcase their collections whilst working with local heritage groups and partners (e.g. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature). The content is presented as images, maps, stories and Then and Now images on a map of Edinburgh.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this Tender will commence in September 2019 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374526 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | £64,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESKIMO DESIGNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374526
- 20 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357817

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357817&idx=1
  20th June 2019 - CT2711 Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357817&idx=2
  20th June 2019 - CT2711 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357817&idx=3
  20th June 2019 - CT2711 - Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357817&idx=4
  20th June 2019 - CT2711- Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357817&idx=5
  20th June 2019 - CT2711 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357817&idx=6
  20th June 2019 - Documentation for Our Town Stories Website - Initial Release-1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357817
  Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild - The Council requires a rebuild of the Our Town Stories website www.ourtownstories.co.uk It is a heritage website that tells the story of Edinburgh's past and has allowed Library Services to showcase their collections whilst working with local heritage groups and partners (e.g. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature). The content is presented as images, maps, stories and Then and Now images on a map of Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374526
  Our Town Stories - Website Rebuild - The Council requires a rebuild of the Our Town Stories website www.ourtownstories.co.uk It is a heritage website that tells the story of Edinburgh's past and has allowed Library Services to showcase their collections whilst working with local heritage groups and partners (e.g. Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature). The content is presented as images, maps, stories and Then and Now images on a map of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587501
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=582999
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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