Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Tourism Company Limited
c/o P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood
Aberdeen
AB21 9FX
Contact
Ashleigh Pirie
Telephone
+44 1224900490
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30667
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Destination Management Organisation
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Travel and Tourism
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Website Redevelopment and Monthly Hosting & Maintenance
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £67,937
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: user-centric approach / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: accessibility / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: project management technical approach, experience / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-004705
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 25
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 25
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DestinationCore
1 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 2EA
Telephone
+44 7811405289
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £67,937
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:794908)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
Telephone
+44 1224657200
Country
United Kingdom