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Ethics Landscape Mapping

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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28 Aug 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Ethics Landscape Mapping" to Sopra Steria Limited. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £47,612.5 GBP, was signed on August 25, 2023. The project aims to provide regulatory maps for ethical procurement and establish a National Digital Guardian by March 2024. The buying organisation involved is the Scottish Government located in Glasgow, UKM.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in digital technologies and ethical procurement. Businesses focused on regulatory compliance, ethical technology development, and digital innovation would be well-suited to compete. Understanding academic and international best practices in technology influence and procurement processes is critical for success in this tender. The Scottish Government's initiative offers a platform for businesses to contribute to shaping the ethical landscape of digital technologies in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ethics Landscape Mapping

Notice Description

The purpose of this Research Discovery is to: Map and orientate SG in the existing regulatory and ethical landscape regarding digital technologies; Understand academic, industry, national and international best practice regarding applying levers to influence technological developments; Provide recommendations regarding the shape and scope of a National Digital Guardian; Provide recommendations regarding the available pathways to influence the procurement process; Prioritise action to achieve solution by March 2024. Outputs for this Research Discovery would include: Regulatory maps (incorporating what is in place, how to take it forwards, and what best looks like); for national and international regulation concerning procurement of digital technology; Overview of levers to influence technological developments drawn from academia, industry, national and international experience; Initial suggestions regarding the establishment of a National Digital Guardian in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sopra Steria will work in conjunction with the Scottish Government team to undertake research and provide an analysis report with suggestions of regulatory maps for Ethical Procurement (incorporating what is in place, how to take it forwards, and what best looks like); for national and international regulation concerning procurement of digital technology. The deliverable/ output for this project is the provision of an analysis report will provide an overview of levers to influence technological developments drawn from academia, industry, national and international experience and comprise of initial suggestions regarding the establishment of a National Digital Guardian in Scotland. For the avoidance of doubt, Sopra Steria will provide the Scottish Government with a document that details recommendations for establishing a National Digital Guardian based on industry best practice, however, the final decision on next steps for establishing the National Digital Guardian is the responsibility of the Scottish Government.. The extension option of up to one month

Procurement Information

Route to market via a call off from Crown Commercial Services G Could 13 Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742812
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486915
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.nicolson@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPRA STERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486915
    Ethics Landscape Mapping - The purpose of this Research Discovery is to: Map and orientate SG in the existing regulatory and ethical landscape regarding digital technologies; Understand academic, industry, national and international best practice regarding applying levers to influence technological developments; Provide recommendations regarding the shape and scope of a National Digital Guardian; Provide recommendations regarding the available pathways to influence the procurement process; Prioritise action to achieve solution by March 2024. Outputs for this Research Discovery would include: Regulatory maps (incorporating what is in place, how to take it forwards, and what best looks like); for national and international regulation concerning procurement of digital technology; Overview of levers to influence technological developments drawn from academia, industry, national and international experience; Initial suggestions regarding the establishment of a National Digital Guardian in Scotland.

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