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Social Security Scotland - Document Repository - Request for Information

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has initiated a public procurement process with the release of a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at understanding the available Document Repository Products in the market. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, focusing on the provision of document repository services under the goods category. The process is based in Dundee, region UKM. Key dates include the publication of the RFI on 4th February 2025 and the deadline for responses, which is set for 12:00 noon on 24th February 2025. A future notice is expected on 1st August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in document repository solutions to engage with a prominent government body. Companies with expertise in general public services, particularly those providing innovative, scalable, and secure document management systems, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with this RFI can provide valuable insights into the requirements and preferences of Social Security Scotland, paving the way for favourable positions in upcoming tenders and long-term partnerships. Respondents should ensure they meet the specified requirements and deadlines to maximise their business growth potential through this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Security Scotland - Document Repository - Request for Information

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland are releasing this request for information to gain a better understanding of the Document Repository Products that are currently available in the Market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see this Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the provision of Document Repository Services for Social Security Scotland. This PIN relates to a Request For Information (RFI) which Social Security Scotland are undertaking in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre qualification or tendering exercise. Please submit your response by email to(jane.atherlay@socialsecurity.gov.scot) copying in (martin.mooney@socialsecurity.gov.scot) before the deadline of 12:00:00 noon Monday, 24 February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789541
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523172
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48823000 - File servers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.atherlay@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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