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SWAN_Circuit_007163 via NP502423

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) based in Dundee, focuses on the "SWAN_Circuit_007163 via NP502423" project under the social protection industry category. This tender involves the supply of wide area network services and falls within the UKM region. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract signed on 28th July 2025, marking the beginning of the project from 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2028. An open procedure was employed for this service procurement, ensuring transparency and equal treatment among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly large-scale providers such as British Telecommunications plc, which successfully won the contract. Firms with expertise in telecommunications and network infrastructure are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, especially in response to needs for advanced connectivity solutions. Participating in such tenders can bolster business growth by establishing long-term service agreements and expanding footprints within the public sector procurement domain.

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Notice Title

SWAN_Circuit_007163 via NP502423

Notice Description

SWAN replacement programme call-off contract for the supply of wide area network services. commencing 01/07/2025 till 30/06/2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SWAN replacement programme call-off contract for the supply of wide area network services. commencing 01/07/2025 till 30/06/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535556
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207100

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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