Planning

Data Quality Tool

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

06 Oct 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, has initiated a procurement process at the planning stage for a Data Quality Tool under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. This procurement is currently in the information-gathering phase, as indicated by the Request for Information (RFI), with the opportunity described as "planned". Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by 12 midday on Monday, 20 October 2025. The procurement is part of a strategy to enhance data quality tools and services, covering software supply and information systems, particularly within the UKM region.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in data management and software solutions. Organisations with expertise in software package provision, data management services, and IT consultancy should consider participation, as input from the market will help shape the future procurement strategy of Social Security Scotland. The procurement is governed by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024 and is covered by GPA agreements, suggesting compliance with international standards and offering a competitive platform for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Data Quality Tool

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 Data Quality Tool, 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-05a8dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062570-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72268000 - Software supply services

72300000 - Data services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20266 days to go
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
Hannah Dick
Contact Email
hannah.dick@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

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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