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NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 10:29

Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is the buying organisation for the "NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance" procurement process. This tender falls under the information technology services category and spans across the UK. The procurement process reached the 'Award' stage as of 7th October 2025, with the contracts being signed on 25th June 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure method. Skills Development Scotland sought suppliers for two lots: hosting the National Occupational Standards (NOS) website and database, and providing maintenance and support for the system. The hosting lot (Lot 1) was awarded to Bridgeall, while the maintenance and support lot (Lot 2) went to ActiveIS.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, especially those experienced in website hosting and IT support. SMEs like Bridgeall and ActiveIS successfully competed, indicating that the process accommodates smaller enterprises. Companies with strong methodologies, risk management skills, and compliance with cyber security requirements will find this tender beneficial for growth, as Skills Development Scotland values these criteria highly. With a total contract value of £300,000, the procurement process embraces various quality criteria, including methodology, continuous improvement, and added value, presenting a robust growth platform for innovative and well-prepared businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has a multi-lot requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Skills Development Scotland also has a requirement to procure a supplier to provide technical support and maintenance services for the UK National Occupational Standards system, including the website, database and associated components.

Lot Information

Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Additional information: This Lot is for - Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting. The estimated value for this lot is 112500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods

Renewal: This contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland

Lot 2 - NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support

The scope of the tendered services covers providing SDS with on-going support and maintenance for the NOS system and database. Skills Development Scotland may require the successful supplier to undertake development work to improve the functionality of the database. Additional information: This Lot is for - Lot 2 NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support. The estimated value for this lot is 187500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062751-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£281,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ActiveIS

Bridgeall

Further Information

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