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title: "PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website"
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# PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658842

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## Summary

Bòrd na Gàidhlig, located in Inverness, UK, is currently completing the award process for the procurement titled "PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Còmhla project and website." This project falls under the recreation, culture, and religion industry category and employs an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 4th August 2021, with a total value of £35,400. The procurement is focused on developing and delivering an online resource for Gaelic speakers, promoting the use of the language in social contexts. The original tender period had a deadline for bids that ended on 16th July 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in web development, cultural projects, and language resource creation, particularly those with expertise in the Gaelic language. Companies that can provide culturally sensitive resources and can demonstrate experience in similar projects will be well-suited to contribute. The focus on digital platforms and community engagement highlights the need for innovative solutions in the management and promotion of Gaelic language activities.

## Notice

Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) is seeking an experienced contractor to research, develop and deliver a new online resource for speakers of Gaelic (intermediate to fluent) in line with the ongoing development of the #cleachdi initiative. This resource, entitled #cleachdi Comhla, will support Gaelic speakers to use the language in social contexts more regularly, whether online or in person. The contractor (and any sub-contractors) will create and host a new cleachdi.scot website on behalf of Bord na Gaidhlig. Bord na Gaidhlig will retain ownership of all resources created.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The outputs which Bord na Gaidhlig seeks are as follows: Module 1 - Research Online Activity Research and map areas of activity online where Gaelic speakers are meeting and speaking Gaelic together. This can be either formally led conversation groups or more informal social gatherings. Identify gaps in provision. Module 2 - Research and map live activity Research and map out venues / areas of activity in Scotland where Gaelic speakers are meeting in person and speaking Gaelic together. This can be either formally led conversation groups or more informal social gatherings. Identify gaps in provision. Module 3 - International Context Research online initiatives from other language groups such as Irish, Welsh, Catalan which already offer conversation opportunities. Develop the #cleachdi Comhla project for audiences in Scotland, Nova Scotia and further afield. Module 4 - Develop and Design Website In consultation with Bord na Gaidhlig, design an easy to use cleachdi.scot website which follows the brand guidelines of the #cleachdi initiative. It should comply with good practice and legal requirements for websites and should be built in such a way that another organisation could host and manage it in future. It should deliver the following: - General guidance on the #cleachdi initiative and portal to order #cleachdi materials (note that distribution of these materials is done by a third party) - Signpost to other Gaelic language resources available online. - A #cleachdi Comhla portal which guides speakers to current online and offline conversation opportunities. The portal will also offer guidance to fluent speakers on setting up new activities including special interest conversation groups (e.g. football, baking, music, etc). Information will be sent to/collated by the webmaster and put online. - The site should also offer a service of a "buddy/mentor system" which will pair up speakers. Module 5 - Maintain Website and Resources Maintain the functionality and update the content of the cleachdi.scot website as well as the ongoing work surrounding the #cleachdi Comhla initiative. This will include updating information on Gaelic usage opportunities, responding to communications, signposting to events and collaborating with partners.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 18 months (6 month development and 12 month maintenance), with the option to extend for up to further two periods of 12 months each at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423497 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423497
- 28 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419635

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419635&idx=1
  28th June 2021 - Project specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419635
  PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website - Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) is seeking an experienced contractor to research, develop and deliver a new online resource for speakers of Gaelic (intermediate to fluent) in line with the ongoing development of the #cleachdi initiative. This resource, entitled #cleachdi Comhla, will support Gaelic speakers to use the language in social contexts more regularly, whether online or in person. The contractor (and any sub-contractors) will create and host a new cleachdi.scot website on behalf of Bord na Gaidhlig. Bord na Gaidhlig will retain ownership of all resources created.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423497
  PR21-09 Development and Delivery of #cleachdi Comhla project and website - Bord na Gaidhlig (BnG) is seeking an experienced contractor to research, develop and deliver a new online resource for speakers of Gaelic (intermediate to fluent) in line with the ongoing development of the #cleachdi initiative. This resource, entitled #cleachdi Comhla, will support Gaelic speakers to use the language in social contexts more regularly, whether online or in person. The contractor (and any sub-contractors) will create and host a new cleachdi.scot website on behalf of Bord na Gaidhlig. Bord na Gaidhlig will retain ownership of all resources created.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658842
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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