Wider Web Estate
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
The 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 lallen@scotcourts.gov.uk 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.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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