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Benefit Payment and Accounting System Advisor

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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12 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for the provision of a Benefit Payment and Accounting System Advisor. The procurement, classified under general public services, concluded using an open procedure. The contract was signed with Harvey Nash, a large supplier based in Edinburgh, and involves services with a focus on the UKM region, particularly Dundee. The process reached the award stage on 12th May 2025, and the contract commenced on 25th April 2025. It falls within the Scottish Procurement Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Agreement and has an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for up to 11 months.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in benefit payment systems and financial advisory services within the public sector. The procurement process was competitive, attracting three bids, all electronic and non-EU foreign bids. Businesses with strong capabilities in professional services and public sector consultancy, especially those with the capacity to work within established framework agreements, would be well-positioned to compete and succeed in such opportunities. Social Security Scotland's focus on expert advisory roles within its payment and accounting systems provides a lucrative prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benefit Payment and Accounting System Advisor

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland is looking to award a contract for the provision of a Benefit Payment and Accounting System Advisor

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland is looking to award a contract for the provision of a Benefit Payment and Accounting System Advisor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530047
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 202510 months 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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