---
title: "Award of DJUST-HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Website Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787521"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-02-25"
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# Award of DJUST-HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Website Support and Maintenance

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787521

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of the HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) website. The contract, titled "Award of DJUST-HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Website Support and Maintenance," falls within the services industry category, specifically website design and support services (CPV 72413000). The procurement process was executed through a direct award method, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The award stage was reached on 25th February 2025, with the contract starting on 4th January 2025. The project is located in Glasgow, spearheaded by the procurement team of the Scottish Government, with the supplier being The Gate Worldwide, based in Edinburgh.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in web design, support, and maintenance, particularly those experienced in handling government websites and online services. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality website maintenance and support could potentially benefit from involving themselves in similar future contracts. Organisations similar to The Gate Worldwide, which is already supplying these services, would be well-suited to compete, paving the path for substantial business growth through involvement in public sector projects.

## Notice

HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide support and maintenance for the existing website (HMIPS Website).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524593 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS; JML CONTRACTS; LORIEN RESOURCING; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; QIAGEN; REVINSON FIRE; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; VENESKY BROWN; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE; WASHCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 14:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524593

## Notice URLs

- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/

## Provenance

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