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Software and Software Support Framework

Scottish Government

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05 Apr 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a tender process for the "Software and Software Support Framework," which aims to establish a national collaborative framework for the wider Scottish public sector. This procurement falls under the goods category and is valued at approximately £90 million, with a focus on software and associated support services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by noon on 19 April 2022. The framework is intended to succeed the NHS Software Value Added Reseller agreement, which will expire in January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, IT services, and software support. Enterprises in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector and third-sector organisations are encouraged to participate, as the Scottish Government is keen on nurturing local suppliers. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can leverage the Supplier Development Programme, which offers essential training and support tailored to help them navigate public sector contracting and enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software and Software Support Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Procurement intends to create a national collaborative framework arrangement for use by the wider Scottish public sector for the provision of software and software supporting services (full scope to be defined). The new framework will build on the success of the current NHS Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) agreement which is due to expire in January 2023 . Details at the link below: https://www.gov.scot/publications/software-value-added-re-seller-framework/ In order to inform the strategy, Scottish Procurement is seeking views from suppliers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement intends to create a national collaborative framework for use by the wider Scottish public sector for provision of software and software supporting services. Please read and complete the RFI questionnaire attached to this Notice. Please respond to the questionnaire in MS Word format to ICTServicesAndSoftwareTeam@gov.scot The survey closing time and date is noon,19 April 2022.. Please see separate document for additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000689160
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445172
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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 8EA
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

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