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Provision of Credit Reporting Tool

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, a national agency under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Ministers, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Credit Reporting Tool." This procurement, located in the UK, particularly Dundee, falls under the industry category of "General public services" and "Social protection." The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, aimed to secure licences for a Credit Reporting Tool to facilitate credit management with global business information reports and financial insights. The contract, awarded under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, was signed on 25th February 2026, with the awarding supplier being Dun & Bradstreet. The contract is valued at £7,279 and may be extended by up to 12 months if necessary.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in credit reporting services. Service providers that offer detailed business information and cybersecurity insights could distinguish themselves in this domain. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future tenders may interest large-scale firms capable of handling comprehensive data analytics and risk management solutions and SMEs with innovative technological capabilities. Engaging in such procurement processes allows businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector and develop robust relationships with government bodies such as Social Security Scotland.

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Notice Title

Provision of Credit Reporting Tool

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of licences to access a Credit Reporting Tool which provides global business information reports, risk and financial insight for credit management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of licences to access a Credit Reporting Tool which provides global business information reports, risk and financial insight for credit management.. Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of this contract for up to 12 months. The estimated cost of such extension has been factored into the contract value stated above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828826
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553430
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,279 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUN & BRADSTREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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