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GPG45 Assessment

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GPG45 Assessment" has been undertaken by the Scottish Government, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, focusing on the services category within the UKM region. This process, which follows an open procurement method, has now reached the award stage, with the final contract value amounting to £20,000. The contract was signed with Layer 7 Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Ashington, UK, on 12th March 2026. The procurement was conducted under the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. This assignment specifically entails the GPG45 Assessment of the ScotAccount service.

The "GPG45 Assessment" tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public services and identity assessment solutions to engage with the Scottish Government, a major regional authority. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those involved in digital identity verification and public sector service provision, are well-suited to such projects. This open procedure encourages wide participation, offering potential growth avenues for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, reliable assessment services. SMEs could benefit from visibility and experience gained through securing government contracts, impacting their business growth positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GPG45 Assessment

Notice Description

GPG45 Assessment of ScotAccount service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552682
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAYER 7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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