---
title: "Scottish Tourism Observatory Hosting, Support & Development"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722365"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2023-04-10"
---

# Scottish Tourism Observatory Hosting, Support & Development

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722365

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Scottish Tourism Observatory Hosting, Support & Development contract was initiated by VisitScotland. The contract was awarded to Factory73 Ltd with an active contract status signed on 28th March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category. The contract value is £104,000 GBP, and the services are to be delivered from 1st May 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for website hosting, support, and development presents growth opportunities for businesses in the Marketing/Tourism industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Factory73 Ltd that specialise in website services would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for business expansion and collaboration with VisitScotland, the buying organisation, leveraging the open procurement process to provide essential services to the Scottish Tourism Observatory.

## Notice

VisitScotland has awarded a contract for the provision of website hosting, support and development for the Scottish Tourism Observatory to be delivered from 1 May 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has awarded a contract for the provision of website hosting, support and development for the Scottish Tourism Observatory to be delivered from 1 April 2023.

Renewal: One renewal of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475858 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 24 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6JH |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FACTORY73 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475858
- 13 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=1
  13th February 2023 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=2
  13th February 2023 - SoR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=3
  13th February 2023 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=4
  13th February 2023 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=5
  13th February 2023 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=6
  13th February 2023 - Data Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=7
  13th February 2023 - Cloud
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=8
  13th February 2023 - Accessibility
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=9
  13th February 2023 - Digital partner
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471052&idx=10
  13th February 2023 - Information Security
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471052
  Scottish Tourism Observatory Hosting, Support & Development - VisitScotland is looking to award a contract for the provision of website hosting, support and development for the Scottish Tourism Observatory to be delivered from 1 April 2023.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475858
  Scottish Tourism Observatory Hosting, Support & Development - VisitScotland has awarded a contract for the provision of website hosting, support and development for the Scottish Tourism Observatory to be delivered from 1 May 2023.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722365

## Provenance

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