---
title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of Website and Website Hosting Services to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816512"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2025-11-21"
---

# Invitation to tender for the provision of Website and Website Hosting Services to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO)

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816512

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## Summary

See notice for full details.

## Notice

1. The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of web hosting, web support and development services (referred to as the Provider throughout). It is essential that the tender is from a team/company rather than an individual because of the requirement for a 'troubleshooting service'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1. The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of web hosting, web support and development services (referred to as the Provider throughout). It is essential that the tender is from a team/company rather than an individual because of the requirement for a 'troubleshooting service' - see section 2.1. 2. The successful contract from this invitation to tender (ITT) will: 2.1. commence on 2nd March 2026 for an initial 2-year period, with the option to renew for a further 3 years 2.2. be provided by a single supplier 2.3. meet the Living Wage standard 2.4. share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability 3. Please note: The successful tender will be subject to whether the software can be hosted through our managed IT services. If any software needs to be installed on client-side servers or devices, please give details of this software. 4. Any personal data which is processed using any webtools, must be hosted and processed in the UK or EU, and in accordance with the most up to date GDPR requirements at all times. 5. The Provider must be able to demonstrate sufficient cyber security measures are in place and have enough appropriately trained staff to ensure they can maintain these high levels of cyber security throughout the duration of the contract. 6. The SPSO has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, towards our staff. This behaviour will not be accepted.

Renewal: The option to renew for a further 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544060 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| 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 Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212222 - Web server software development services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544060

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544060
  Invitation to tender for the provision of Website and Website Hosting Services to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) - 1. The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of web hosting, web support and development services (referred to as the Provider throughout). It is essential that the tender is from a team/company rather than an individual because of the requirement for a 'troubleshooting service'.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spso.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816512
- https://www.spso.org.uk/news-and-media/invitation-to-tender-for-website-hosting-and-development-services-0

## Provenance

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