---
title: "WebsiteDiscovery_ScottishInformationCommissioner_2021"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642354"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH INFORMATION COMMISSIONER"
published: "2021-02-18"
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# WebsiteDiscovery_ScottishInformationCommissioner_2021

Buyer: SCOTTISH INFORMATION COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642354

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## Summary

The Scottish Information Commissioner initiated a tender for a project titled "Website Discovery Project" aimed at assessing the need for a new website. The contract was awarded to "This is Milk" and is classified under the services industry category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a restricted procedure and took place in St. Andrews, UK. Key dates include the publication of the invitation to tender on 6 January 2021, the closing date on 20 January 2021, and the contract signing on 3 February 2021, with project completion scheduled by 2 April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in web development and digital consultancy, to grow their services in the public sector. Companies that specialise in user experience design, website usability studies, and digital compliance regarding data protection will be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes. The project underscores the need for effective digital solutions within governmental frameworks, highlighting a demand for innovative approaches that meet regulatory requirements.

## Notice

This Website Discovery Project will assess the need for a new website for the Scottish Information Commissioner, set out requirements and recommendations for a new website (including identifying user 'personas' and priorities), and prepare a roadmap for development of a new website. The aim is to ensure any new website is developed appropriately and efficiently. The invitation to tender was published on 6 January 2021 via Lot 1 of the DPS on the PCS-Tender portal and closed on 20 January 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Website Discovery Project will assess the need for a new website for the Scottish Information Commissioner, set out requirements and recommendations for a new website (including identifying user 'personas' and priorities), and prepare a roadmap for development of a new website. The aim is to ensure any new website is developed appropriately and efficiently. The invitation to tender was published on the 6 January 2021 via Lot 1 of the DPS on the PCS-Tender portal and closed on 20 January 2021. The award was based on the price (25% weighting) and 5 quality criteria (75% weighting, equally) as follows: a)The proposed methodology and approach will deliver all required project outputs b)The proposed methodology and approach meet our needs and support our intended outcomes c)The work will be conducted in a way which will keep it on track and delivered to the tight timeframe (i.e. starting no later than 2 February 2021 and complete by 2 April 2021) d)The work will be conducted in a way which will keep the Commissioner's staff team informed, all approvals obtained as required and ensure outputs are developed in line with their needs e)The work will be conducted in a way which will take account of data protection and cybersecurity requirements and mitigate any personal data risks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407230 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,725 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH INFORMATION COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | ST. ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9DS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIS IS MILK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407230

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407230
  WebsiteDiscovery_ScottishInformationCommissioner_2021 - This Website Discovery Project will assess the need for a new website for the Scottish Information Commissioner, set out requirements and recommendations for a new website (including identifying user 'personas' and priorities), and prepare a roadmap for development of a new website. The aim is to ensure any new website is developed appropriately and efficiently. The invitation to tender was published on 6 January 2021 via Lot 1 of the DPS on the PCS-Tender portal and closed on 20 January 2021.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.itspublicknowledge.info
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642354
- https://www.thisismilk.co.uk/

## Provenance

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