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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract awarded to Ember Technology Ltd by Scottish Enterprise involves the delivery of a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network. The contract commenced on 31st October 2023, with a value of £123,060. Scottish Enterprise, a central purchasing body in Glasgow, UK, awarded the contract in the services category. The opportunity was open for suppliers, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract aims to enhance digital business network management to support the GlobalScot community.

This tender for the Digital Network Management Platform presents growth opportunities for businesses adept in providing digital solutions and software services. The contract period is for 36 months, with a possible extension of 12 months. Businesses specializing in software as a service (SaaS) solutions catering to network management would find this tender appealing. The procurement stage reached the award phase in an open procedure, providing visibility and access to interested service providers. The location for the procurement is in Glasgow, UK, offering a platform for local businesses to participate and contribute to the GlobalScot network's digital transformation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot network. The contract is expected to start in mid-October for a duration of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot network Scottish Enterprise International Networks wish to procure a digital business network management solution would continue to support and engage the GlobalScot community to achieve the best outcomes from a long-standing network of globally based influential business leaders, with the current platform hosted at www.globalscot.com. The expectation is that this will be a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. The web-based platform solution will: - Allow the promotion of the GlobalScot support services to the Scottish ecosystem. - Enable stakeholders (business leaders, entrepreneurs, Scottish public sector) to register to access GlobalScot expertise and connect with GlobalScots. - Onboard new GlobalScots and provide features and functionality to enable the network to self-serve and collaborate; enabling them with the information to do so. - Additionally, enable back-office administration and management of the network including reporting.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742536
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491689
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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


CPV Codes

72212222 - Web server software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 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 Enterprise
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 6HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ember Technology Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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