Official UK procurement notice
Web Estate Migration and Suport
Authority: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to establish a shared web and digital front-end capability that supports the design, delivery, migration, and operation of digital delivery across the organisation. This is not simply a website redevelopment exercise. It represents a shift towards a standardised enterprise digital capability based on shared information architecture, reusable design patterns, common technology platforms, and consistent operational support.
The proposed model combines Umbraco Cloud SaaS CMS capability, React front-end delivery, Azure-hosted shared services, and alignment to the Scottish Government Design System with controlled SCTS branding overlays. (This technical architecture is fixed, has been formally approved, and must be adhered to without deviation). The intention is to reduce fragmentation across the digital estate, improve consistency for users, reduce duplication, and create a scalable model for future digital delivery.
SCTS have attached a PIN document attached with a request for information as to suppliers overview on the feasibility and approach of this requirement. Please provide your responses by email to [email protected] by 12pm Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
We expect the tender to be published on the week commencing 22/06/2026. Please note that the tender will be published on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender portal. Please ensure your organisation is registered as a supplier on this portal.
CPV: Information technology services · Internet and intranet software package · Network management software services · Software package and information systems · Web page editing software development services · World wide web (www) site operation host services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1SCTS would establish a single supplier framework to delivery this requirementRenewal
SCTS would establish a single supplier framework to delivery this requirement. Individual work packages would be commissioned through Statements of Work (SOWs), each operating within agreed foundational architecture, standards, and governance. These SOWs would cover platform engineering, service delivery, operational support, and continuous improvement activities.
In addition to the technical delivery, suppliers would be required to provide role-based support aligned to the DSSS framework. This would include, but not be limited to, Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, Solution and Technical Architects, Security Architects, Platform and DevOps Engineers, Test and Quality Assurance specialists, User Research and UX professionals, Operational Support and Service Management roles, and Continuous Improvement and Change specialists.
The approach recognises that the requirement is broader than website delivery. It combines enterprise information architecture, cloud-hosted digital platforms, React front-end engineering, shared Azure services, DevOps capability, migration activity, and long-term operational support into a single coordinated programme. Additional information: SCTS chose a 6‑year contract due to the scale and complexity of its web estate, making completion within four years unrealistic. The extended term supports phased migration, reduces internal resource demands, and enables a standardised, sustainable digital platform with continuity into long‑term support and improved value for money.
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).
- Economic & financial standing
Tenderers must provide the following:
Turnover over for the last two financial years
Current ratio for the last two financial years
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Minimum required turnover per year: 180000 GBP
Minimum required current ratio per year: 1.1
Insurances
The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:
Professional Risk Indemnity: 1,000,000 GBP
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5,000,000 GBP
Public Liability: 5,000,000 GBP
Cyber Liability: 5,000,000 GBP
- “Web Estate Migration and Suport” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 20 May 2026, 11:34 BST
- Last source update
- 29 Jun 2026, 10:38 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 23 Sept 2026 – …
- Authority reference
SCTS-2026-060- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060633- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d19Find a Tender
Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 6915. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The successful supplier will be expected to deliver community benefits. The shortlisted suppliers are to detail their community benefits proposal within Stage 2 of the the procurement. The Community Benefits specified will be expected to be evidenced as ongoing in relation to the supplier's proposal throughout the life of the contract. (SC Ref:835891)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 24 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
Timeline
24 Jun 2026 → 26 Aug 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected121 days ago24 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Notice published115 days ago29 Jun 2026, 10:38 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends90 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown24 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected58 days ago26 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jun 2026- Status changed to active29 Jun 2026, 10:38 BST
- Procurement method changed29 Jun 2026, 10:38 BST
- Deadline published: 24 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST29 Jun 2026, 10:38 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria