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COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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15 May 2025 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay in Glasgow, has completed a public procurement process titled "COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal." The procurement focused on services within the general public services industry category, specifically designed to facilitate public engagement in selecting new election boundaries. This open procedure procurement process culminated in the award of a contract on 1st May 2025, with the completion status confirmed as of 15th May 2025. The main procurement activity centred around the delivery and management of the Citizen Space National Essential Package, aligning with the needs of central government and national organisations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software service provision, particularly those that develop and manage consultation and public engagement platforms. SMEs like Delib, which was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The project opens doors for companies capable of delivering robust digital solutions to large governmental bodies, encouraging business growth in IT services dedicated to enhancing public sector communication and interaction through digital means. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements or collaborating with governmental bodies would find this contract especially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COMMS Boundaries Scotland Consultation Portal This is required for engaging the general public in the process for selecting the new election boundaries and would procured as a subscription to use the following software service - Citizen Space National Essential Package

Lot Information

Lot 1

Citizen Space National Essential Package Delivery and Arms-Length Bodies Designed for central government, arms-length and delivery bodies, and other national organisations that manage services and policies for an entire population. These packages ensure national organisations are supported comprehensively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530359
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

72212510 - Communication software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELIB

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530359
    COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COMMS Boundaries Scotland Consultation Portal This is required for engaging the general public in the process for selecting the new election boundaries and would procured as a subscription to use the following software service - Citizen Space National Essential Package

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