Planning

Statistical Publishing Platform with Disclosure Control Facilities

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as part of the planning stage for procuring a statistical publishing platform with disclosure control facilities. The procurement process is led by Social Security Scotland, a national ministry based in Dundee, UK. This RFI, classified under the service category of statistical services, seeks market insights to help shape a strategic approach for acquiring a platform valued at £400,000. Interested parties should note the closing date for submissions is 5 pm on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with delivery expected in Scotland, including Dundee and Glasgow regions. Potential suppliers can expect further notices, with the subsequent one scheduled for 30 January 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical software and electronic publishing solutions. Companies equipped with advanced statistical service capabilities or tools that ensure effective disclosure control will find this procurement particularly relevant. The RFI is a chance for suppliers to influence the contracting strategy and showcase their offerings to a key government body with an interest in modernising its service delivery. As such, it's well-suited for technology firms and service providers aiming to establish or strengthen partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Statistical Publishing Platform with Disclosure Control Facilities

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland is publishing this PIN notice as a Request for Information. As part of the development of a strategy for a statistical publishing platform with disclosure control facilities, we are seeking views and information from the marketplace in relation to the areas set out in the attached Request for Information document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As detailed within the Request for Information document. Additional information: Social Security Scotland are issuing a Request for Information to the market to understand the suppliers and products in the marketplace and help drive our procurement strategy and requirements.Further details are provided within the Request for Information document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a172
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059415-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48312000 - Electronic publishing software package

48463000 - Statistical software package

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
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
Yvonne Graham
Contact Email
yvonne.graham@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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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