Official UK procurement notice
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance
Authority: Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionVisitAberdeenshire invites tenders for the redevelopment of its consumer website (including subsites) and ongoing hosting and maintenance services. The project aims to enhance user experience, improve performance, and ensure seamless functionality across devices. The successful bidder will deliver a robust, scalable solution that aligns with VisitAberdeenshire’s strategic objectives, with ongoing support and maintenance to ensure optimal website performance.
CPV: World wide web (www) site design services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1VisitAberdeenshire is seeking a supplier to redesign and develop its consumer website…AwardedRenewal
VisitAberdeenshire is seeking a supplier to redesign and develop its consumer website and subsites, followed by ongoing hosting, maintenance, and support services. The project aims to create a modern, user-friendly, and high-performing website that enhances visitor engagement, drives tourism to the North-east of Scotland, and aligns with VisitAberdeenshire’s strategic objectives.
The successful bidder will be responsible for:
The full redevelopment of the website, including UX/UI design, content management system (CMS) integration, and technical enhancements.
Ensuring accessibility, mobile responsiveness, SEO best practices, and compliance with industry standards.
Secure, reliable hosting and continuous website maintenance, including updates, security monitoring, and performance optimisation.
Ongoing support and potential future developments to ensure the website remains innovative and effective.
The contract will be awarded to a supplier demonstrating expertise in website development for destination management organisations or similar sectors, with a proven track record of delivering robust digital solutions.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (4)
- user-centric approach: 20%
- accessibility: 10%
- project management technical approach, experience: 30%
- price: 40%
Published award criteria (4)
- user-centric approach: 20
- accessibility: 10
- project management technical approach, experience: 30
- Price: 40
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must demonstrate the following technical and professional capabilities to be considered for this contract:
Proven Experience in Website Development – A strong track record in designing and developing websites, preferably for destination management organisations, tourism, or similar sectors.
Content Management System (CMS) Expertise – Experience working with flexible, scalable, and user-friendly CMS platforms, ensuring easy content updates and management.
User Experience (UX) and Accessibility – Ability to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1).
SEO and Performance Optimisation – Proven ability to implement SEO best practices and optimise site speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.
Secure and Reliable Hosting Solutions – Experience providing secure, high-performance hosting with regular monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
Ongoing Maintenance and Support – Capability to offer regular security updates, bug fixes, and enhancements, ensuring long-term functionality.
Technical Support and Training – Ability to provide training and documentation for internal teams, along with responsive technical support.
Integration with Third-Party Systems – Experience integrating APIs, CRM systems, analytics tools, and other third-party services to enhance website functionality.
Data Protection and Compliance – Knowledge of GDPR and other relevant data security regulations to ensure compliance and safeguar…
Minimum: At least 3 years’ experience in website development, hosting, and maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in CMS platforms, UX/UI design, and accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1). Proven track record in SEO, site performance optimisation, and third-party system integrations. Ability t…
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 12 Feb 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Last source update
- 1 Apr 2025, 09:58 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 5 Mar 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-012151- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de0dFind a Tender
Publisher note: (SC Ref:794908)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 5 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 5 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT
Timeline
5 Mar 2025 → 1 Apr 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline5 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Bids opened5 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Notice published1 Apr 2025, 09:58 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete1 Apr 2025, 09:58 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DestinationCoreSME | £67,937 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 012151-2025-1 · DestinationCoreSME
- Signed
- 31 Mar 2025
- Value
- £67,937
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25bids · 25 electronic · 25 from abroad | 25 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- DestinationCoreAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.