Planning

Enterprise Low-Code Application Platform - Request for Information

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage, seeking insights and data for developing a long-term strategy for a low-code application platform. This Request for Information (RFI) is focused on gathering marketplace perspectives, indicating the organisation's commitment to enhancing public service delivery. The procurement falls under the goods category and is primarily related to IT services with the CPV codes of 30211300, 72222300, and 72267100. The procurement is situated in Dundee, within the UKM region, and encourages businesses to submit their responses by 12:00 on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises experienced in low-code application platforms and IT solutions. Ideal contenders would include software firms specialising in enterprise tech development who can demonstrate innovative approaches to streamline Social Security Scotland's operations. The RFI serves as a valuable conduit for businesses looking to influence policy development and establish a collaborative partnership with a key governmental body, thereby fostering business growth through potential future contracts and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Low-Code Application Platform - Request for Information

Notice Description

As part of the development of a long-term low code strategy Social Security Scotland is seeking views and information from the marketplace in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information document (RFI).

Lot Information

Lot 1

As detailed within the Request for Information document.. Further information is provided within the Request for Information document attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532294
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
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
jenny.badger@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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