--- title: "Website Design - Protection Through Connection" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND" published: "2026-04-16" --- # Website Design - Protection Through Connection Buyer: MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005.json) ## Summary Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a new WordPress-hosted website as part of its Protection Through Connection project, focused on safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. The tender, titled "Website Design – Protection Through Connection," falls under the services category, specifically in recreation, culture, and religion, and will operate within the UK region. Initiated through an open procedure, the contract was awarded to Agitprop on 15th April 2026. Originally launched in March 2025, the project is set for completion in June 2027, aiming to enhance user experience and community engagement. This procurement process offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in web development and digital design, particularly those with experience in creating resourceful online platforms. With a total contract value of £12,500, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Agitprop are well-suited to compete, supported by the project's focus on using the WordPress CMS. The successful design and delivery of this website is pivotal for contractors capable of innovating user interfaces and enriching content to bolster Scotland's heritage preservation efforts. Businesses with expertise in cultural heritage, digital engagement, and collaborative projects may find this tender particularly conducive for expanding their portfolio and fostering partnerships with public sector clients like Museums Galleries Scotland. ## Notice MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender available at the Additional Documents section. ### Lot Information Lot 1 MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender document, available at the Additional Documents section. Renewal: any necessary extensions will be discussed and agreed between the parties ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554014 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £12,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH2 3DN | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGITPROP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services - 72212224 - Web page editing software development services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72420000 - Internet development services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554014 - 18 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549835 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549835&idx=1 18th February 2026 - Invitation to tender for ICH website design - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549835 Website Design - Protection Through Connection - MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender available at the Additional Documents section. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554014 Website Design - Protection Through Connection - MGS seeks to appoint a web developer to design and deliver a new WordPress-hosted website that will serve as an online resource hub for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. This forms part of the Protection Through Connection: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland project, launched in March 2025 and scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project aims to enable the 'ICH in Scotland Partnership' (consisting of Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) to deliver funding and activities which will support the safeguarding of ICH in Scotland. The existing ICH Scotland website (https://ichscotland.org/) has been a key platform for documenting and promoting Scotland's ICH, sharing cultural practices and traditions with a wide audience. However, this site is now outdated in terms of information, purpose, and usability. The new site will build on this foundation to provide an enhanced user experience, more up-to-date content, and stronger community engagement. Further details are contained in the Invitation to Tender available at the Additional Documents section. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824005 - https://ichscotland.org/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000824005. 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