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Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:42.

Opportunity overview

VisitAberdeenshire 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

DestinationCore

Match pending…
Contract value
£67.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Mar 2025
Award ID
012151-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Ipswich, UK, IP4 2EA, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72413000 — World wide web (www) site design services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04de0d
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
5 Mar 2025, 17:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
5 Mar 2025, 17:00

Tender Period

Ends
5 Mar 2025, 17:00

Classification

Id
72413000
Scheme
CPV
Description
World wide web (www) site design services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
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 to provide secure, GDPR-compliant hosting with regular updates and security monitoring. Experience delivering projects of similar size, complexity, and industry relevance (e.g., tourism, destination marketing). Capacity to provide ongoing technical support, training, and maintenance as outlined in the contract. Strong project management approach, ensuring on-time delivery and clear communication.
Description
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 safeguard user information. Project Management and Delivery – Strong project management skills, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication, and effective collaboration.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.

Renewal

Description
The selected supplier will continue providing hosting, maintenance, and support beyond the initial term, ensuring security, performance, and ongoing improvements. Renewal will be based on service performance and business needs, with the supplier offering relevant guidance and updates as agreed

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
user-centric approach
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
accessibility
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
project management technical approach, experience
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
180

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM50
Entry 2
Region
UKM50

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-137675
Name
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB21 9FX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
c/o P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Destination Management Organisation
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Travel and Tourism

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited

Contact

Name
Ashleigh Pirie
Telephone
+44 1224900490
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-19889
Name
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB10 1WP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Castle Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1224657200
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-142441
Name
DestinationCore

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Ipswich
Postal Code
IP4 2EA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Woodbridge Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
DestinationCore

Contact

Telephone
+44 7811405289

Award information

Award 1
Id
012151-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-142441
Name
DestinationCore

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
012151-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
012151-2025-1
Date Signed
31 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
67,937
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Aberdeen · UKM50 · AB21 9FX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM50

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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