Award

Debt Management Solution

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for a Debt Management Solution in the public services category. The awarding organisation is located at Agnes Husband House, Dundee, and the project pertains to the Dundee region (UKM). The procurement stage was completed with the award on 5th November 2024, following an open procedure. CIVIC Computing Limited, based in Edinburgh, has been chosen as the supplier. The contract, valued at £248,484 GBP, includes an initial 18-month period with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement was facilitated under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in debt management solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. The use of an open procurement method and extensive framework like G-Cloud 13 enables fair competition, welcoming small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with innovative technology for debt management and a robust service delivery mechanism would be well-suited for this contract, providing a springboard for further growth and networking within the public sector. The awarded contract allows the chosen supplier to establish a strong partnership with a national authority, potentially leading to further opportunities and enhanced credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

Debt Management Solution

Notice Description

Debt Management Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782903
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518048
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

72262000 - Software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

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