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Software Systems Support

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has awarded a contract for "Software Systems Support," with a focus on bespoke software systems support and maintenance. This contract falls within the public order and safety industry category and is based in Edinburgh. The procurement method was limited, and the award procedure did not include prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons per Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii). The contract was signed on 14th October 2019 and is scheduled to expire on 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £200,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance services. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bespoke software solutions, may find this contract appealing, providing a path for growth within the public sector. As the contract transitions to an appropriate compliant framework post-expiration, interested candidates should prepare to demonstrate their technical capabilities to engage in potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Software Systems Support

Notice Description

Bespoke software systems support and maintenance.

Procurement Information

As per Regulation 33 (1)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382996
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£316,830 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Stuart Paterson
Contact Email
spaterson@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C S CONSULTANTS (SCOTLAND

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