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Organisational Reference Source

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD

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01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "Organisational Reference Source" project, classified under the Education industry category. The awarded contract aims to provide a single reference resource to improve data quality across SDS and partner systems, enhancing reporting consistency. The procurement method was limited and did not require prior publication due to being executed through the Crown Commercial Services Gcloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded on 7th January 2025 to Dun & Bradstreet, a large-scale supplier located in London. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £60,537.00.

This tender offers a profitable avenue for businesses skilled in data management and reference resource solutions, as it focuses on enhancing data quality and reporting frameworks within public sector organizations. Companies specializing in IT services, data analytics, and reporting systems will find significant growth opportunities by competing in similar projects. By participating in Gcloud frameworks, businesses can streamline their entry into public sector contracts and potentially secure substantial projects that aim to improve organisational efficiency and data robustness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Organisational Reference Source

Notice Description

a single reference resource to allow improvement of data quality across SDS and partner systems as well as enhancing the robustness and consistency in reporting

Lot Information

Lot 1

a single reference resource to allow improvement of data quality across SDS and partner systems as well as enhancing the robustness and consistency in reporting. Please note that as this requirement was procured through Gcloud 14, the award criteria is different to the options that are available through PCS. The Gcloud 14 process was followed as per the Crown Commercial Services guidelines

Procurement Information

This procurement was carried out through the Crown Commercial Services, Gcloud 14 therefore did not need to be published

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794937
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527247
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,537 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 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
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUN & BRADSTREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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