Planning

Social Security Scotland - Document Repository - Request for Information

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has initiated a planning stage for a procurement process titled "Document Repository - Request for Information," under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." This process, focusing on goods, relates to the provision of Document Repository Services. Businesses are invited to submit responses to this Request for Information (RFI) by 12:00 noon on Monday, 24 February 2025. The procurement is managed from Dundee, UKM, with key contacts being Jane Atherlay (Jane.Atherlay@socialsecurity.gov.scot) and Martin Mooney (martin.mooney@socialsecurity.gov.scot).

This RFI aims to gather insights on available Document Repository Products in the market, presenting significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and file servers. Participating in this RFI can position companies for future procurement exercises. Ideal candidates include businesses with expertise in software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive file server solutions. This opportunity can foster business growth by allowing companies to influence future procurement requirements and demonstrate their capabilities to a key national agency.

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Notice Title

Social Security Scotland - Document Repository - Request for Information

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland are releasing this request for information to gain a better understanding of the Document Repository Products that are currently available in the Market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see this Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the provision of Document Repository Services for Social Security Scotland. This PIN relates to a Request For Information (RFI) which Social Security Scotland are undertaking in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre qualification or tendering exercise. Please submit your response by email to(jane.atherlay@socialsecurity.gov.scot) copying in (martin.mooney@socialsecurity.gov.scot) before the deadline of 12:00:00 noon Monday, 24 February 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003665-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48823000 - File servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.atherlay@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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