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Provision of a Secure File Sharing Platform

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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12 Sep 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a Secure File Sharing Platform" under the industry category of software-related services (CPV code 72260000). This service aims to ensure the secure sharing and transfer of files within various judicial and tribunal functions. The procurement method utilized was a limited procedure, with the specific rationale of Regulation 33 4(b), which allows awarding without prior publication for additional deliveries. The process has now moved to the contract award stage, with the contract being signed on 5th September 2024. The total contract value amounts to £88,000, and the service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKM region. Objective Ltd was awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in secure software solutions, especially those with expertise in managing sensitive data and ensuring confidentiality. Companies capable of delivering robust and secure file-sharing platforms may find the judicial and tribunal functions of the SCTS a promising sector for business growth. Businesses that can provide similar services may consider approaching relevant public entities for future contracts that require stringent data protection and efficient document management solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Secure File Sharing Platform

Notice Description

Secure sharing and transfer of files within various judicial and tribunal functions of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS). This service is vital for ensuring the confidentiality and controlled dissemination of sensitive documents across several key operational areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Secure sharing and transfer of files within various judicial and tribunal functions of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS). This service is vital for ensuring the confidentiality and controlled dissemination of sensitive documents across several key operational areas.

Procurement Information

Regulation 33 4(b) States: "A contracting authority may award a public supply contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication in any of the following cases - for additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029261-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 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 COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OBJECTIVE

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