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Provision of a National Source-to-Contract (S2C) Solution

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 15:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its National Collaborative Procurement Division, has initiated an active tender process for the "Provision of a National Source-to-Contract (S2C) Solution," seeking qualified suppliers for a comprehensive computer-related services contract. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, with a delivery location in Scotland. The contract period spans 5 years with options to extend up to an additional 5 years. The deadline for tender submissions is 20 March 2026. The procurement is currently in the "tender" stage, utilising an open procedure for submissions. This initiative holds significant strategic importance, aiming to streamline procurement processes across Scottish public sector organisations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in procurement software solutions. The anticipated contract value of £11.9 million signifies a significant investment in digital transformation for public procurement capabilities. Companies experienced in e-sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance management will find this tender aligns with their expertise. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance usability, improve business processes, and strengthen data management are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could not only enhance a company's portfolio and market presence but also offer the chance to establish long-term relationships with key Scottish public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a National Source-to-Contract (S2C) Solution

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers through the National Collaborative Procurement Division of the Scottish Government has identified the need for a National Source-to-Contract (S2C) Solution, which shall be used by all public sector organisations across Scotland. It is intended that the contract shall be for a period of 5 years, with two options to extend for a period of 24 months and a final option to extend for a period of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), is now seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier (the "Service Provider") who will be responsible for the supply support and maintenance of a new "Source to Contract Solution", otherwise referred to as the S2C Solution and will be made available to all Scottish public sector bodies and organisations. Both the Solution and the associated Services, will form the core of the S2C procurement capability in supporting improved usability, streamlined business processes, and enhanced data management across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. The purpose of this new service is to provide a secure, scalable, and user-focused Solution to support the full S2C processes and services. This document sets out in detail, key functional areas, service requirements, and scope of the new S2C Solution. The core functional areas in scope are expected to include: - Supplier Registration - Creation, publishing and advertising of procurement notices - Carry out low value quotations (Quick Quote) - Sourcing and tender management - Evaluation and award - Contract creation, approval, and management - Contract and Supplier management - Reporting and management information The Service Provider will be required to deliver the following high-level areas as part of the Transition, Mobilisation and Implementation phases across the Scottish public sector customer base:- - Mobilisation and project initiation - Solution design, configuration and integration readiness - Transition and implementation - Testing, Training and Readiness - Go-Live and Early Life Support Additional information: The Contract will be based on Scottish Government's ICT Model terms and conditions with bespoke amendments. Each tenderer shall be invited to submit a Tender on the same contract terms. Please note that the budget figure provided is for the full term of the contract notice, including any potential contract extensions.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of two, 24-month extension options and one final, 12-month extension option

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008400-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48219300 - Administration software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72261000 - Software support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,900,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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