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Digital Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Scottish Government (Scottish Procurement) ("the Authority")

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15 Sep 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government (Scottish Procurement) is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Digital Services Dynamic Purchasing System". This initiative is focused on the delivery of digital products, digital resources, and cyber security services across Scotland, classified under general public services. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 16 October 2017. Interested bidders must use the electronic submission method through the PCS-Tender system. The estimated total value of the contracting opportunity ranges from £10,000,000 to £20,000,000. The procurement method applied is a selective approach, following a restricted procedure for participation.

This Dynamic Purchasing System presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology and cyber security services to engage with the public sector. Companies with expertise in areas such as agile project management, system architecture, and data analysis are particularly suited to respond. Vendors that demonstrate prior experience in providing similar services and can present relevant case studies will have a competitive advantage. The collaborative nature of this DPS encourages firms to participate continuously throughout its life, thus facilitating ongoing business growth and fostering innovation in the digital landscape of public services in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Authority is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Services split into a number of categories (lots) for the provision of Digital Products, Digital Resources and Cyber Security Services. Technology is transforming the way public services are being delivered and there has been significant growth in the demand for digital services as identified in the Scottish Government's Digital Strategy. There is also a desire by organisations to have access to a wider range of digital technology suppliers to, support agile working, mitigate the skills gap and further develop their cyber security processes. The DPS aims to support a number of Scottish Government strategies and in particular: Realising Scotland's full potential in a digital world: A Digital Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00515583.pdf Safe, Secure and Prosperous: A Cyber Resilience Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00489206.pdf

Lot Information

Digital Resources

For details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS please see section (VI.3 Additional Information) The Digital Resources Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital technology services. Resources will typically assist with the delivery of digital technology requirements and will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks. The nature of digital resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; digital specialists, project & programme managers, agile coach, user researcher, digital service design, business analysts, system designer, solutions architect, data architect, data modeller, product manager, systems developer, quality assurance analyst, web operations engineer, senior software engineer, infrastructure engineers, test engineers data and analytics specialists and data scientists. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this Lot. Tell us about your company, services you provide and least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document. It would be beneficial if you could provide, for information only, any professional qualifications/accreditations (if appropriate) your resources have e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2, and ITIL. Responses on experience and professional qualifications can be provided in part 4C.6 of the ESPD. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

Cyber Security Services

For details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS please see section (VI.3 Additional Information) Cyber Security Services Lot will provide cyber security services and resources that will aim to support cyber resilience for organisations. The nature of services and resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; Cyber Security Specialists, Cyber Security services such as:- Penetration Testing, Cyber Security training and Assessment, Security Architecture Services, Risk Assessment and Management Services, Audit Review & Compliance, Incident Management & Response, Security Testing and Digital Forensics. The scope of this Lot will focus on the supply of services and resources assisting the delivery of cyber resilience. Cyber resilience services and resources will also likely involve: providing expert advice; recommendations; training; or systems testing and assessment. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this Lot. Tell us about your company, services you provide and least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document. It would be beneficial if you could provide, for information only, any professional qualifications/accreditations (if appropriate) your resources have e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2, ITIL, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - Certified Cyber Security Consultancy scheme. Responses on experience and professional qualifications can be provided in part 4C.6 of the ESPD. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

Digital Projects

A key objective of this DPS is to offer a straightforward, flexible and suitable route to market for all Scottish public sector organisations with a requirement for digital services across three lots: - Digital Projects - Digital Resources - Cyber Security Services Potential participants have to complete the ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS. For details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS please see section (VI.3 Additional Information) This Digital Projects Lot will provide 3rd party supplier delivery and support for digital technology services for organisations. Typically these digital projects will have known outcomes, objectives; deliverables; milestones and identified methodologies (e.g. agile is becoming more common). Digital technology projects can be delivered in grouped or isolated phases including an end to end transformation of digital services from strategy/business need development right through to retire/exit or for ad-hoc requirements as part of a wider programme or project. These digital technology projects often need expertise to assist organisations to help develop and deliver specific pieces of work on a service, programme or project. Whilst not all digital projects use agile there is a growing use of the phases; Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live. Due to the wide and diverse nature of Digital Projects, it isn't possible to list all the types envisaged - but some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; digital transformation projects, digital/on-line services, software and infrastructure engineering, user research, content design, service design, user experience, testing and auditing, training, service delivery/support, enablement services and data analytics/services and Data science projects. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this Lot. Tell us about your company, services you provide and least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document. It would be beneficial if you could provide, for information only, any professional qualifications/accreditations (if appropriate) you have e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Responses on experience and professional qualifications can be provided in part 4C.6 of the ESPD. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000511163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295655
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48730000 - Security software package

48731000 - File security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

72243000 - Programming services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government (Scottish Procurement) ("the Authority")
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295655
    Digital Services Dynamic Purchasing System - The Authority is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Services split into a number of categories (lots) for the provision of Digital Products, Digital Resources and Cyber Security Services. Technology is transforming the way public services are being delivered and there has been significant growth in the demand for digital services as identified in the Scottish Government's Digital Strategy. There is also a desire by organisations to have access to a wider range of digital technology suppliers to, support agile working, mitigate the skills gap and further develop their cyber security processes. The DPS aims to support a number of Scottish Government strategies and in particular: Realising Scotland's full potential in a digital world: A Digital Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00515583.pdf Safe, Secure and Prosperous: A Cyber Resilience Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00489206.pdf

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