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Contract for the Provision of a Digital Strategic Partner for the Information Systems Division (ISD

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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20 Jun 2022 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a Digital Strategic Partner for its Information Systems Division (ISD), with the contract focusing on enhancing digital capabilities and managing legacy systems. This procurement falls under the digital technology services category and is classified as a service procurement. The open procurement process has reached the award stage, with successful contract value set at £4,000,000, signed on 29 October 2020. The contracting process involved six bids, including three from SMEs, and covers delivery in the UK, with the relevant procurement reference identified as SC Ref:696766.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and consultancy. Companies that can provide strategic advice, cloud-based solutions, and software engineering services would be well-suited to compete. The active engagement of the awarded supplier, Informed Solutions, indicates a collaborative approach, inviting further partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for firms looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Digital Strategic Partner for the Information Systems Division (ISD

Notice Description

The provision of strategic advice, extend and help build the capability of the Division and support set-up of new approaches and ways of working

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Digital Partner contract has two fundamental purposes:- - To complement and supplement in-house Digital skills that will enable ISD to mitigate the risks associated with legacy systems; to ensure the infrastructure, applications and data estate is kept up-to-date and maintained in accordance with best Digital management practices; and to lead innovation, exploit Digital practices and technologies and be in the best position possible to deliver current and future services effectively. - To measurably enhance the capabilities of teams and individuals in ISD at each phase by providing skills and knowledge transfer that builds sustainable capability in Digital methods and tools. This will also increase the self-sufficiency of leadership roles to enable ISD to embed such methods and skills across its teams. ISD works in close collaboration with business areas in ARE, so a secondary element for the Digital Partner will be to more broadly work with ISD and business areas to embed Digital practices in policy and service design in an evidenced way Additional information: This notice retrospective and is a duplicate of Notice NOV398847 published on Public Contracts Scotland on 05 November 2020

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016785-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julie.gordon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447172

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

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