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OLS - Develpers

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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25 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, has successfully completed the award stage of a procurement process for “OLS - Develpers,” which falls under the services category, specifically focused on environmental protection. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, seeking interim software developers for the Online Licensing System (OLS), leveraging the Scottish Government framework. This award relates to Lot 2 of the DTCS Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Key activities were finalised with the contract being signed on 16th September 2025, and the contract currently holds an active status. The value of the contract awarded to Calba, based in Edinburgh, amounts to £135,485, and the project's delivery region is UKM.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in software development and digital services, particularly those specialising in environmental applications. Companies capable of providing interim software development expertise would find this tender appeal due to its focus on enhancing public sector digital infrastructure. The project promoted competition across the sector as evidenced by the receipt of 14 electronic bids, though notably none from SMEs or EU-based suppliers. Such initiatives bolster business growth by facilitating engagement with government projects, providing access to substantial frameworks and broadening market exposure for capable enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OLS - Develpers

Notice Description

NatureScot requires a mini-competition for Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot requires a mini-competition for Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).. Awarded against Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).Scottish Government framework https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-digital-technology-and-cyber-services-dps-buyer-guide/. Please note that at Section status of all bidders SME etc is unknown)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811252
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540008
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

72212331 - Project management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,485 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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