Buyer Name: SRUC
Buyer Address: Peter Wilson Building , Kings Buildings West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH9 3JG
Contact Name: Head of Procurement
Contact Email: procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1315354000
Buyer Name: SRUC
Buyer Address: Peter Wilson Building , Kings Buildings West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH9 3JG
Contact Name: Head of Procurement
Contact Email: procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1315354000
SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUCâs net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting.
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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543396
Link Title: Website Upgrade
Link Description: SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUCâs net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting.
Lot Description: SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUCâs net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting. Each Tenderer must complete and submit along with their tender the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD). The SPD sets Minimum Standards that suppliers must achieve. Within each submitted SPD response, Tenderers should note the following selection criteria : 1 It is a mandatory requirement that the tenderer holds Umbraco Gold or Platinum certification. Copies of certificates must be provided with the tender submission. Lower or alternative certification shall not be considered; 2 That they hold full ISO27001 accreditation, or equivalent. Copies of certification must be provided with the tender submission; 3 That their insurance cover meets the following levels: Employerâs Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP10 million) Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP5 million) Public Liability Insurance (GBP10 million)
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Professional Ability and Resources
Document Title: Website Upgrade
Document Description: SRUC is looking to update its current external website CMS, Umbraco, to the latest version available as well as rebuild elements within it in order to take full advantage of the updated system. Key objectives for this contract include, but are not limited to: 1 mitigation of cyber security risk; 2 enhanced website performance; 3 improved user experience and accessibility; 4 improved brand consistency, uniformity, and alignment site-wide best value for money in terms of acquisition and maintenance of the upgraded website; 5 a solution that supports SRUCâs net zero aspirations and Scope 3 carbon reporting.
Document Title: Invitation to Tender
Document Title: Terms & Conditions
Document Title: Appendix A
Document Title: Appendix B
Document Title: Appendix C
Document Title: 35503 question response 1
Document Title: 35503 question response 2
Document Title: 35503 question response 3
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