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Media Distribution Platform

Social Security Scotland

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26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Social Security Scotland located in Dundee, focused on acquiring a Media Distribution Platform. This contract falls under the Social Protection industry category, specifically designed to support the activities of the Communications Team within the organisation. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited, trading as Vuelio. The contract was signed on 27th November 2025, with a value of £5,310. The process utilised a limited procurement method due to the award value being under the threshold for regulated procurement, avoiding prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in media distribution systems and information systems, particularly those capable of furnishing robust digital solutions. Large enterprises, like Vuelio, exemplify the type of supplier well-suited for this procurement, especially when the tender requirements include the capacity to manage sensitive communication needs effectively. The nature of this procurement suggests potential future opportunities, as the contract includes options for extension, allowing businesses to secure prolonged engagements, thus facilitating potential business growth through sustained partnerships with major public sector bodies like Social Security Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Distribution Platform

Notice Description

Access to media distribution platform and information system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Access to and use of the Vuelio media distribution platform for the use of our Communications Team.

Options: Further extensions available for up to 3 years from start of contract.

Procurement Information

Value of award is under the threshold for regulated procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818057
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Postcode Area
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

Access Intelligence Media and Communications Limited (trading as Vuelio)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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