Planning

SUMIT Project - Provision of Digital Products

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, is currently in the planning stage for the SUMIT Project, an initiative funded by the PEACEPLUS programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. This tender focuses on the provision of digital products and is classified under the education industry category. The project is anticipated to address challenges for local services and service users in the United Kingdom and Ireland. An online Breakfast Briefing is scheduled for 31st March 2026, aiming to gather insights and inform the formal tender process, which is expected to be published in late Spring 2026. The procurement process is classified under services with a projected contract value of £550,000.

This tender offers promising opportunities for technology companies specialising in digital solutions tailored for educational and healthcare sectors. Businesses with expertise in developing digital products that enhance access to care and support for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges will find this project particularly relevant. The procurement process invites interested companies to contribute through feedback and engagement during the Breakfast Briefing, enhancing their chances of being involved in the development phase. With partners such as Queen’s University Belfast and Trinity College Dublin supporting this initiative, the SUMIT Project is poised to foster collaborative advancements across the UK and Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUMIT Project - Provision of Digital Products

Notice Description

The SUMIT project is a ground-breaking initiative funded by the PEACEPLUS programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Led by Queen's University Belfast, in partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Scotland's Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the University of St Andrews, and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). On behalf of its partners, DHI (which is hosted by University of Strathclyde) is seeking to identify 3 digital products which address key challenges for local services and service users. DHI is keen to engage with interested technology companies to test out current assumptions and seek advice. Interested companies are invited to a 90-minute online Breakfast Briefing kicking off at 8.30am on Tuesday 31st March. Participants will hear more about SUMIT, the insights being gathered from local services and service users and an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. Inputs will be used to inform the requirements for a formal tender which is anticipated to be published on Public Contracts Scotland https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ and OJ EC https://www.ojec.com/ in late Spring 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SUMIT project is a ground-breaking initiative funded by the PEACEPLUS programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Led by Queen's University Belfast, in partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Scotland's Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the University of St Andrews, and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). SUMIT seeks to positively impact people's lives by improving technology enabled access to care and support for people with substance use and mental health challenges. On behalf of its partners, DHI is seeking to identify 3 digital products (as outlined in the original funding application) which address key challenges for local services and service users. (Organisation) is helping to identify technology companies who can help. Interested companies are invited to a 90-minute online Breakfast Briefing kicking off at 8.30am on Tuesday 31st March. Participants will hear more about SUMIT, the insights being gathered from local services and service users and an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. A link to register for the webinar can be found here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4f190d2f-a999-4eb4-84b3-fb6ddbb8be4a@02a5fc7f-ace2-4c79-9118-86fe85a3669e Inputs will be used to inform the requirements for a formal tender which is anticipated to be published on Public Contracts Scotland https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ and OJ EC https://www.ojec.com/ in late Spring 2026.. Interested companies are invited to a 90-minute online Breakfast Briefing kicking off at 8.30am on Tuesday 31st March. A link to register for the webinar can be found here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4f190d2f-a999-4eb4-84b3-fb6ddbb8be4a@02a5fc7f-ace2-4c79-9118-86fe85a3669e

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826292
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551916
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

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551916
    SUMIT Project - Provision of Digital Products - The SUMIT project is a ground-breaking initiative funded by the PEACEPLUS programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Led by Queen's University Belfast, in partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Scotland's Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the University of St Andrews, and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). On behalf of its partners, DHI (which is hosted by University of Strathclyde) is seeking to identify 3 digital products which address key challenges for local services and service users. DHI is keen to engage with interested technology companies to test out current assumptions and seek advice. Interested companies are invited to a 90-minute online Breakfast Briefing kicking off at 8.30am on Tuesday 31st March. Participants will hear more about SUMIT, the insights being gathered from local services and service users and an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. Inputs will be used to inform the requirements for a formal tender which is anticipated to be published on Public Contracts Scotland https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ and OJ EC https://www.ojec.com/ in late Spring 2026.

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