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C002022 Provision of a virtual platform to support the Public Services Delivery Scotland annual conference

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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17 Jul 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland, part of the Common Services Agency, is procuring a virtual platform to support the Public Services Delivery Scotland annual conference. The requirement is a digital conference and event platform service, classified under hotel meeting and conference services (CPV 55120000). The platform will support delivery of the annual conference in Scotland. The buyer is a public-sector health organisation and central purchasing body based in Edinburgh. This opportunity suits suppliers that provide virtual or hybrid event platforms and associated conference technology, rather than suppliers offering physical venue hire alone. The service is focused on enabling an annual public-sector conference through a reliable online platform and the supporting functionality required for delegates, speakers and event organisers.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 18 August 2026 at 13:00 BST; bids were to be submitted in English. The contract is for 360 days, with an option for two further 12-month renewal periods. The estimated total value is £150,000 including the procurement as a whole. Bids were required to remain valid for 360 days. Evaluation is weighted 60% technical quality and 40% price, with no variants allowed. The bid opening, evaluation period and award process were scheduled to begin at 13:00 BST on 18 August 2026. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity is commercially relevant to suppliers with an established virtual event or conference platform, particularly those experienced in delivering online events for public-sector or similarly large audiences. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate dependable platform performance, practical event-management support and the ability to help organisers run an annual conference remotely. The 60% technical weighting means service quality is more important than price, so suppliers should be prepared to explain their platform capability, delivery approach, user experience and support arrangements in detail. The potential for two further 12-month renewal periods may suit businesses seeking a continuing relationship rather than a one-off event assignment. Suppliers must be able to submit an English-language electronic bid and deliver the service in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002022 Provision of a virtual platform to support the Public Services Delivery Scotland annual conference

Notice Description

Provision of a virtual platform to support the Public Services Delivery Scotland annual conference.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a virtual platform to support the Public Services Delivery Scotland annual conference

Renewal: Two further renewal periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd80
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067566-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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