This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) recently concluded the procurement process for the Lobbying Register System, aiming to replace its current system with a new, cloud-based solution. This project fell under the 'goods' procurement category and utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation as the procurement method. The tender, designated with the ID SPCB-0471, covered the location of Edinburgh, UKM75, focusing on the industry category related to software development and data services (CPV 48000000). The planning phase commenced in 2025, leading to the award of the contract to Fortesium Ltd. on 26th September 2025. The project award marks the completion stage, and the SPCB has outlined a contract value of GBP 785,000.

This tender presented significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT and cloud services to expand their portfolio by engaging with a high-profile legislative organisation like the SPCB. Firms with expertise in creating cloud solutions that enhance legislative transparency and functionality could particularly benefit from such contracts. Medium-sized enterprises, given their agile structures and ability to provide tailored solutions, would find this tender especially fitting. The project's emphasis on system flexibility, and integrating contemporary web-based and data protection standards, positions it as an advantageous venture for businesses looking to leverage their technological prowess in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Lobbying Register System

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) wishes to procure and invest in a new fit for purpose Lobbying Register system to replace the current system and require a Contractor to provide, host, maintain and support a cloud-based online system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) require a Contractor to provide, host, maintain and support an online Lobbying Register System.

Renewal: The SPCB may award up to 8 years optional extension, at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555510
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£785,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In advance of the expiry of the Contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTESIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523797
    Lobbying Register System - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) wishes to procure and invest in a new fit for purpose Lobbying Register system to replace the current system and require a Contractor to provide, host, maintain and support a cloud-based online system. The system must be an already developed system which may require customisation, configuration, and/or minor development to meet the SPCB's requirements. For information, the Scottish Parliament's current Lobbying Register can be accessed at the below url. https://www.lobbying.scot/
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555510
    Lobbying Register System - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) wishes to procure and invest in a new fit for purpose Lobbying Register system to replace the current system and require a Contractor to provide, host, maintain and support a cloud-based online system.

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