Planning

Data Quality Tool

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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

Social Security Scotland is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Data Quality Tool". As a preliminary step, the organisation has published a Prior Information Notice requesting information from the market to inform their strategy. This process invites input from industry participants to shape future procurement requirements. The project falls within the general public services sector, specifically focusing on services related to data quality, under CPV codes such as 72268000 and 48000000. The notice was issued on 6th October 2025, with a deadline for responding set for midday on 20th October 2025. Further developments are anticipated, with a notice date planned for 2nd March 2026. The procurement location is centred in Dundee, under the UKM region.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of data quality and management services. Companies offering innovative solutions in data analysis, quality assurance, or related IT services should find this to be a fitting opportunity. Engaging in this request for information could lead to better alignment with future procurement criteria set by Social Security Scotland, thus enhancing the chance of becoming part of their supplier base. Businesses with robust solutions and experience in governmental data projects or public sector IT services would be particularly well-suited to seize this opportunity. Participation could potentially open doors to further collaborations within the framework set by the Scottish Government's procurement policies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Quality Tool

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland is publishing this PIN notice as a Request for Information. As part of the development of a strategy for a Data Quality Tool, we are seeking views and information from the marketplace in relation to the areas set out in the attached Request for Information document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As detailed within the Request for Information document.. Social Security Scotland are issuing a Request for Information to the market to understand the suppliers and products in the marketplace and help drive our procurement strategy and requirements. Further details are provided within the Request for Information document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811963
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540697
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

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

72268000 - Software supply services

72300000 - Data services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20266 days 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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