Planning

Procurement of a National Source to Contract System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the procurement of a National Source to Contract system, with the overarching aim of integrating the functionalities of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and PCS Tender into a singular system. The procurement process primarily falls under the services category within the general public services sector, with a geographic focus on the UKM region. Key documents related to this planned procurement were published on 25th July 2025, with further communication anticipated by 31st December 2025. Potential participants should note that this initiative is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and aligns with the EU's legal framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in eSourcing, contract management, and supplier performance solutions. Companies that can offer comprehensive software solutions or have experience with public procurement platforms would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on integrating existing systems suggests that businesses with a track record in system integration and custom software development for government entities could find lucrative growth opportunities by participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a National Source to Contract System

Notice Description

It is our intention to establish a single system which has the current functionality of PCS and PCS Tender combined.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is our intention to establish a single system which can deliver the current functionality of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), and Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCST) combined. Currently the core solutions consist of: PCS, the national mandated advertising portal and PCST which provides eSourcing functionality comprising of eTendering, contract management and supplier performance management. The objective for this procurement is to establish a single system to deliver Organisation and user registration (for both buyers and suppliers), the creation and publication of public procurement notices, eSourcing functionality and contract management and supplier performance management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535501
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48219300 - Administration software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72261000 - Software support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Debra MacLeod
Contact Email
debra.macleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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