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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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is seeking a provider for a virtual platform to support its annual Public Services Delivery Scotland conference. The tender, designated as C002022, falls under the services category of hotel meeting and conference services (CPV code 55120000) and is located in the UK, specifically in Edinburgh. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 18th August 2026 at 13:00 BST. The total estimated value of the tender is £150,000, and the contract is set for a period of 360 days, with the possibility of two further renewal periods of 12 months.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual event services, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality technical solutions. Companies that excel in providing innovative and reliable virtual platforms, ideally with experience in supporting large-scale conferences, will be well-suited to compete. The tender evaluation will consider both technical quality and price, with a 60% emphasis on quality, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses focusing on exceptional service delivery. The procurement method is open, allowing any eligible supplier the opportunity to submit an electronic bid.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

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

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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

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
Post Town
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

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