---
title: "Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789714"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789714.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-02-26"
---

# Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789714

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## Summary

Education Scotland, operating from Livingston, has awarded a contract for "Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services" under the services category using an open procurement method. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, covers all UK regions and was recently completed. The contract, valued at GBP 880,260, was signed on 31 January 2025, with an option to extend the initial period by an additional 14 months. The award notice was published on 26 February 2025, indicating that the procurement has progressed to the award and contract stage.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and technical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The winning bidder, Affinity Digital Tech Ltd, illustrates the competitiveness of SMEs in this sector by securing a contract that includes provisions for subcontracting to enhance technical capacity during peak times. Businesses proficient in offering web development, hosting, and associated support services would find similar tenders advantageous for growth, especially given the scope and scale of contracts overseen by central purchasing bodies like Education Scotland.

## Notice

Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services

Options: Option to extend for a further 14 months from initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524674 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £880,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFFINITY DIGITAL TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524674

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524674
  Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services - Glow Blogs Hosting and Development Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789714

## Provenance

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