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Test Management Software

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

20 Dec 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully completed a procurement process for "Test Management Software" aimed at supporting the provision of Service Desk Software to enhance the delivery of its Strategy for Social Security and Digital Transformation. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure and falls under the services category. The contract was signed on 10 December 2018, with a total value of £435,567.64. The software is intended for use in Glasgow and Edinburgh, specifically to manage and monitor software testing phases within the programme.

This contract presents a growth opportunity primarily for businesses specialising in software development and management services, particularly those with a focus on service desk solutions. Companies that are well-suited to compete include SMEs engaged in testing and quality assurance software, as well as those offering digital transformation services to governmental entities. The successful bidder, Softcat Ltd, exemplifies the type of supplier capable of fulfilling similar contracts, demonstrating the capability to provide essential software that aligns with public sector objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Management Software

Notice Description

To support the provision of Service Desk Software to support the delivery of the Scottish Government Strategy for Social Security and Digital Transformation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support the provision of Service Desk Software to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Strategy for Social Security and Digital Transformation. This contract will enable the management, monitoring and reporting against the control and testing across the programme, including traceability in sprint through to managing the end to end testing phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568331
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48986000 - Program testing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,567 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Julia Kerr
Contact Email
julia.kerr@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443126

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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