Planning

Unified Security Platform

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland is conducting a procurement process for a Unified Security Platform under the industry category of security software development services. The project is currently in the planning stage with a Request for Information (RFI) issued to gather market intelligence and inform future tender specifications. Interested parties can submit their responses by 4th June 2026. Key locations for the delivery of services include Agnes Husband House in Dundee and additional sites in Glasgow and Dundee, within the UKM region. This procurement aligns with the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU, with a projected value of £350,000.

Businesses specialising in security software development are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, as the RFI seeks insights into innovative solutions for enhancing Social Security Scotland's security infrastructure. This presents potential growth avenues for companies with expertise in developing and implementing robust security platforms. Engaging early in this planning stage allows businesses to influence demands and requirements, potentially positioning them advantageously for future competitive tendering when the procurement process advances. The eventual contract offers substantial scope for collaboration with a national public authority, likely fostering long-term partnerships and expanding market reach.

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Notice Title

Unified Security Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a unified security platform for Social Security Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Information in relation to a Unified Security Platform for Social Security Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06940a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042226-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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