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Mediapoint Access

Social Security Scotland

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26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, acting as the central purchasing body, has concluded a procurement process for 'Mediapoint Access', pertaining to the service industry category. The procurement involved providing access to the Press Association's Mediapoint information system and is located in the UKM region, specifically Dundee, Scotland. The procurement process follows a limited award procedure without prior publication due to its low value, which falls outside the regulatory directives. The awarding stage has been completed as of 26 January 2026, with the contract signed on 5 January 2026 for an amount of £10,878.

This tender signifies a focused opportunity for large information service providers, particularly those offering specialised media information systems. Companies with expertise in digital content delivery and information access services stand to gain from such contracts, leveraging their capabilities to meet specific governmental needs. The procurement's streamlined nature, targeting specific system access, favours businesses with established relationships in media and public information systems, presenting a platform for strategic growth and future collaborations in similar service domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediapoint Access

Notice Description

Access to the Press Association's Mediapoint information system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of access to Press Association's Mediapoint system.

Procurement Information

This is a very low value procurement which does not reach the threshold to fall within the scope of regulation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548006
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,878 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 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

The Press Association Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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