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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Social Security Scotland has reached the award stage, with the contract for the "Award of Provision of Social Programme Management - Main Release 4" being valued at £1,508,165. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, and will run from 6th September 2025 to 1st September 2026. This project, headquartered in Dundee, involves building, testing, and maintaining digital solutions, including post-implementation support. The procurement method was initiated as a tender, and the contract has now been awarded to Mphasis, highlighting opportunities for suppliers skilled in digital and IT services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, testing, and IT support, as it requires expertise in managing digital programmes from inception to delivery. IT service providers, particularly those with experience in the public sector, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio within government frameworks. Additionally, companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive project life-cycle solutions stand to gain substantial growth and increased visibility through involvement in this high-value governmental project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Social Programme Management - Main Release 4

Notice Description

Chief Digital Office require the supplier to build, in sprint test, merge into Programme main code branch, support release testing defect management and JUnits, provide implementation, post hypercare support (8 weeks) and provide documentation and handover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798855
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537439
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,508,165 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Social Security Scotland
Additional Buyers

Falkirk Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Brewster Brothers Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

Global HSE Solutions

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Holmes Miller Ltd.

Knoxfield Estate Services Ltd

Land Use Consultants Limited

Luce Bay Plant Hire Ltd

Mphasis

POWATEC GmbH

Sanderson Government and Defence

Spinwell Global Ltd

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wylie Shanks Architects LLP

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