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Testing Services Framework Agreement

Social Security Scotland

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20 May 2026 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Social Security Scotland, seeks to establish a Testing Services Framework Agreement. This tender is classified under the Systems Testing Services industry category, with an estimated value of £54 million. The primary location for the contract's delivery is the UKM region. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 18th June 2026, with the invitation to tender scheduled for 8th July 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, involving a two-lot structure: Lot 1 - Testing Services and Lot 2 - Testing Resources, each with active contract status and a duration of 1,440 days. Social Security Scotland, alongside the Scottish Government, is spearheading this initiative geared towards services in IT systems testing.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in IT systems testing services. With its significant budget allocation, the framework invites businesses with robust experience in systems testing to engage. The procurement seeks to integrate community benefits including educational engagement and environmental improvements, making it particularly suitable for enterprises that prioritise corporate social responsibility. Additionally, companies meeting the stringent selection criteria related to economic, technical, and professional capabilities, including mandatory ISO certifications, will be well-positioned to compete. This provides a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, and businesses within the voluntary sector to collaborate as part of the supply chain development initiatives outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Testing Services for IT Systems

Lot Information

Testing Services

This will be to provide testing services in any form required e.g. a full testing service or testing for specific projects or test phases. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term

Testing Resources

This lot will provide testing resources to augment existing testing teams. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045985-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
19/05/2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Social Security Scotland
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

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
Postcode Area
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

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