--- title: "Provision of MHTS Umbraco Content Management System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE" published: "2024-08-14" --- # Provision of MHTS Umbraco Content Management System Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231.json) ## Summary The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS), located in Edinburgh, is undergoing a planning stage for the procurement of a new Mental Health for Scotland Website and Member's Portal. The project, titled "Provision of MHTS Umbraco Content Management System," falls under the industry category of general public services. This procurement is specifically designed for services and will utilise a tender procurement method. Interested parties should be aware that only tenders from Umbraco Partners will be accepted, with no alternatives considered. A Pre-Market Engagement Webinar is scheduled for 23 August 2024, followed by the expected tender publication during the week commencing 26 August 2024. The engagement will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and content management systems, particularly those accredited as Umbraco Partners. Companies capable of creating secure, modern, and accessible websites meeting WCAG 2.1 standards would find this project highly suitable. The scope includes developing a secure Member’s Portal and ensuring compliance with the Scottish Government Design Standards. Firms with experience in governmental or tribunal-related web solutions, particularly those focused on legal and mental health sectors, are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth and long-term partnerships with a notable public service organisation. ## Notice The main scope of delivery will be focused on the creation / standing-up of a new Mental Health for Scotland Website and Member's Portal, using an Umbraco Cloud Hybrid Headless CMS solution. Alternatives to Umbraco will not be accepted. We are only accepting tenders from Umbraco Partners. We will be hosting a Pre-Market Engagement Webinar prior to the tender being published. The webinar will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on Friday, August 23rd from 14:00 until 14:45. The webinar will go through an overview of the requirement and the timeline of the procurement. There will also be a Q&A segment. We expect the tender to be published on the week commencing 26/08/2024. Please note that the tender will be published on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender portal. Please ensure your organisation is registered as a supplier on this portal. If you would like to attend the webinar, please email gcollins@scotcourts.gov.uk with the name of your organisation and the email addresses of those who would like to be added to the attendee list. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Overview of SCTS and OPG The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is a non-ministerial department established by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Its statutory function is providing administrative support to the Scottish courts, devolved tribunals and the Office of the Public Guardian. In addition to administering Scotland's courts and tribunals the SCTS support the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and the Office of the Accountant of Court (AoC). The OPG provides guidance and undertakes investigations to protect vulnerable people under the terms of the Adults with Incapacity Act 2000. Among the chambers within the Tribunal Service, the Mental Health Tribunal Service (MHTS) holds a distinctive position. Tasked with the critical responsibility of safeguarding the rights and well-being of individuals affected by mental health issues, MHTS plays a crucial role in the Scottish legal landscape. The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland's Member's portal is used by Tribunal Members and staff to access, share and download documentation related to upcoming hearings. The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland's website is accessed by several distinct cohorts of users, including: patients and their families, who wish to access information on how to make an application or what to expect from a Tribunal as well as venue information; Mental Health Professionals and Legal Representatives for Case Law, recent decisions and legislation. The website is also used to publish key news features, annual reports and venue information. An Overview of Our Requirements The main scope of delivery will be focused on the creation / standing-up of a new Mental Health for Scotland Website and Member's Portal, using an Umbraco Cloud Hybrid Headless CMS solution. Key requirements for the new MHTS website and Portal include: - The new modern MHTS website which is accessible by patients, partners and members, should be compliant with the Scottish Government Design Standards and meet the WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards to the appropriate level (AA). - Creation of a Secure Member's Portal (currently embedded within the existing MHTS website) - Built as Single Page Application according to SCTS design principles - Consumes content through the content delivery API of the Content Management System - Access and Authentication is inbuilt into the Portal - Allows for documents to be uploaded either by members or tribunal staff - Enables members to download documents - Enables access to case papers stored in a document repository ahead of hearings and an auto delete function at a date when the documents are no longer required - Enables collaboration on any documents available to members - Allow MHTS Administration staff the ability to make layout changes and content changes to the website via the Hybrid Headless Content Management System - Ensure the website and its associated technical components are built using modern standard, supported technologies - Ensure the new react front end Member's portal area is secure and meets all current Security and Data Protection Standards. The Contract shall commence in late November 2024 and will last for a period of 1 year until, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512103 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 3XD | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package - 48311000 - Document management software package - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services - 72511000 - Network management software services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512103 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512103 Provision of MHTS Umbraco Content Management System - The main scope of delivery will be focused on the creation / standing-up of a new Mental Health for Scotland Website and Member's Portal, using an Umbraco Cloud Hybrid Headless CMS solution. Alternatives to Umbraco will not be accepted. We are only accepting tenders from Umbraco Partners. We will be hosting a Pre-Market Engagement Webinar prior to the tender being published. The webinar will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on Friday, August 23rd from 14:00 until 14:45. The webinar will go through an overview of the requirement and the timeline of the procurement. There will also be a Q&A segment. We expect the tender to be published on the week commencing 26/08/2024. Please note that the tender will be published on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender portal. Please ensure your organisation is registered as a supplier on this portal. If you would like to attend the webinar, please email gcollins@scotcourts.gov.uk with the name of your organisation and the email addresses of those who would like to be added to the attendee list. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=775231 - http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775231.json.