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Payment and Accountancy Services - External Governance

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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23 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has completed a public procurement process for the provision of external governance, titled "Payment and Accountancy Services - External Governance." This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and social protection, with a focus on services. The buying organisation is based in Dundee, UK, and the entire procurement followed an open procedure, making it accessible for any qualified suppliers. The procurement process is at the award stage, having been concluded with the contract being signed on 9th July 2025. The contract is valued at £4,950 and commenced immediately post-award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in governance and accountancy services, especially large firms with expertise in government and public sector contracts. Quo Imus Limited, trading as Qi Consulting, was the successful supplier for this contract. Companies looking to expand in governmental contracts, particularly those that can provide specialised financial oversight, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities. For businesses interested in future tenders of this nature, the adherence to an open procurement method suggests a competitive yet fair bidding environment, advantageous for those ready to navigatethe public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payment and Accountancy Services - External Governance

Notice Description

Provision of External Governance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535286
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 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

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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