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13 Nov 2017 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract for the "Award of Low Income Benefits Agile Service Design" within the services sector. This procurement process supports the development of low income benefits such as the Best Start Grant and Funeral Expense Assistance, aiming to facilitate social security transformation in Scotland. The contract spans from 30th October 2017 to 29th October 2019, with a total contract value of £8,283,333. Suppliers were informed of the award decision on 13th October 2017, and the contract has officially commenced.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in information communication technology services, particularly those focusing on social security and digital solutions. Companies that can offer innovative service design and maintain a commitment to fair work practices, including the payment of the living wage, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract will also require suppliers to contribute to community benefits, suggesting that enterprises with a focus on corporate social responsibility may find this a particularly attractive opportunity for engagement and growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Low Income Benefits Agile Service Design

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has now been awarded. Please do not respond to this notice. Scottish Ministers require a Service Provider to develop low income benefits (Best Start Grant, Funeral Expense Assistance, one type of assistance to be defined and an option of one further type of assistance) to initial launch for Social Security to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's strategy for social security and digital transformation.This is a call off contract from the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS2) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000498320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300984
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,283,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry Commission

Glasgow Clyde College

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

NHS Forth Valley

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Ambulance Service

Scottish Prison Service

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of the West of Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Apm Contracts Ltd

Atkins

BakerHicks

Brick and Steel Construction Co

C P Davidson & Sons Ltd

Capita IT Services (Capita Business Services)

Daisy Communications Limited

E.ON Energy Solutions Limited

EKOS

Ernst & Young LLP

Fujitsu Services Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Highland Landscape Design Ltd

Holmes Miller

IBM UK LTD

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Ipsos MORI

McGill Electrical Ltd

Muirgroup Interiors Ltd

Pagoda Public Relations

QAPM Limited

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