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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Technology and Cyber Services in Glasgow, UK. The DPS offers a straightforward route to market for all Scottish public sector organisations, covering Digital Technology Projects and Services, Digital Technology Resources, Digital Training Services, and Cyber Security Services. The DPS allows new applicants throughout its lifetime and follows a selective procurement method with a tender period ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender for Digital Technology and Cyber Services creates opportunities for businesses in services category to support digital technology projects, provide ICT training services, or deliver cyber security services. Businesses with expertise in digital services, cyber security, ICT training, or technology resources are suited to compete. The Scottish Government as the buying organisation enables access to various public sector bodies for potential contract opportunities on a dynamic purchasing system basis.

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Notice Title

Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Technology and Cyber Services. A key objective of this DPS is to offer a straightforward, flexible route to market for all Scottish public sector organisations with a requirement for digital technology and cyber services across four lots: - Digital Technology Projects and Services - Digital Technology Resources - Digital Training Services - Cyber Security Services Potential participants must complete the SPD (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). The Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS will be open for new applicants throughout its lifetime.

Lot Information

Cyber Security Services

Cyber Security Services Lot will provide cyber security services and resources that will aim to support digital and cyber resilience for public bodies. 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. To assess your suitability for Lot 4 you will be asked to provide information on 2 separate examples of services or projects your company has undertaken. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 500 words per example. The purpose of the examples is to demonstrate evidence of your capability in the delivery of Cyber Security Services similar to those listed above. Responses must be provided in Part 4C - (Technical and professional ability) question 4C.1.2 of the SPD Document. Participants must complete and attach the experience template provided. Anonymised details will not be accepted. Participants should also provide details of any professional qualifications or accreditations (if appropriate) e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Details of your experience and professional qualifications should be provided in question 4C.6 of the SPD. This is required for information only. 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.

Digital Training Services

The Digital Training Services Lot will provide 3rd party ICT training services and support for Public Bodies. The nature of services and resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; off the shelf ICT training courses such as PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, etc. This could also include bespoke ICT training development for internal systems or an end to end service such as training requirements gathering, training strategy development and implementation. Individual trainers and training services such as "train the trainer" or Agile coaching are also included in scope. The services can be delivered in a classroom setting or remotely depending on the requirements. Training services or courses not related to ICT or Digital Technology are out of scope of this DPS. To assess your suitability for Lot 3 you will be asked to provide information on 2 separate examples of services or projects your company has undertaken. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 500 words per example. The purpose of the examples is to demonstrate evidence of your capability in the delivery of Digital Training Services similar to those listed above. Responses must be provided in Part 4C - (Technical and professional ability) question 4C.1.2 of the SPD Document. Participants must complete and attach the experience template provided. Anonymised details will not be accepted. Participants should also provide details of any professional qualifications or accreditations (if appropriate) e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Details of your experience and professional qualifications should be provided in question 4C.6 of the SPD. This is required for information only. 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.

Digital Technology Resources

The Digital Technology Resources Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital technology projects or services provided by Public Bodies. 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 technology resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; digital specialists, project & programme managers, 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, network engineers/specialists, infrastructure engineers, test engineers data and analytics specialists and data scientists. To assess your suitability for Lot 2 you will be asked to provide information on 2 separate examples of services or projects your company has undertaken. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 500 words per example. The purpose of the examples is to demonstrate evidence of your capability in the delivery of Digital Technology Resources similar to those listed above. Responses must be provided in Part 4C - (Technical and professional ability) question 4C.1.2 of the SPD Document. Participants must complete and attach the experience template provided. Anonymised details will not be accepted. Participants should also provide details of any professional qualifications or accreditations (if appropriate) e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Details of your experience and professional qualifications should be provided in question 4C.6 of the SPD. This is required for information only. 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.

Digital Technology Projects and Services

This Digital Technology Projects and Services Lot will provide 3rd party supplier delivery and support for digital technology services for Public Bodies. Typically these digital technology projects or services will have known outcomes, objectives; deliverables; milestones and identified methodologies (e.g. agile and PRINCE2). 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 individual phases; Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live. Suppliers may be be asked to undertake the end to end project or the independent phases. Due to the wide and diverse nature of Digital Technology Projects and Services, it is not possible to list all the types envisaged - but some examples are; Integration Services, Managed ICT Services, ICT Support, 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, server and infrastructure maintenance services, data analytics/services and Data science projects. To assess your suitability for Lot 1 you will be asked to provide information on 2 separate examples of services or projects your company has undertaken. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 500 words per example. The purpose of the examples is to demonstrate evidence of your capability in the delivery of Digital Technology Projects and Services similar to those listed above. Responses must be provided in Part 4C - (Technical and professional ability) question 4C.1.2 of the SPD Document. Participants must complete and attach the experience template provided. Anonymised details will not be accepted. Participants should also provide details of any professional qualifications or accreditations (if appropriate) e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Details of your experience and professional qualifications should be provided in question 4C.6 of the SPD. This is required for information only. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000722635
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472527
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


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

50312100 - Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers

50323000 - Maintenance and repair of computer peripherals

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

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

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72212931 - Training software development services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

72243000 - Programming services

72260000 - Software-related services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

80500000 - Training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20278 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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=MAR472527
    Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System - The Scottish Government is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Technology and Cyber Services. A key objective of this DPS is to offer a straightforward, flexible route to market for all Scottish public sector organisations with a requirement for digital technology and cyber services across four lots: - Digital Technology Projects and Services - Digital Technology Resources - Digital Training Services - Cyber Security Services Potential participants must complete the SPD (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). The Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS will be open for new applicants throughout its lifetime.

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