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EDUC-0000755 Salesforce Technical Support Services

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

In the recent public procurement process, Education Scotland, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "EDUC-0000755 Salesforce Technical Support Services". This contract falls under the educational services category and is aimed at providing Salesforce Technical Support Services to Scottish Ministers. Based in Livingston, UK, Education Scotland has utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a call-off from a single supplier framework (SVARS) without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 6th April 2026, marking a crucial step in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those experienced in Salesforce solutions. Large-scale companies, like Salesforce who was awarded the contract, may find it easier to compete due to the technical nature and scope of the services required. Smaller businesses might still benefit by engaging as subcontractors in such frameworks. Organisations aiming to expand their service offerings in educational technology or seeking footholds in public sector contracts could find participating in similar future tenders particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

EDUC-0000755 Salesforce Technical Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of Salesforce Technical Support Services to Scottish Ministers acting through Education Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Salesforce Technical Support Services to Scottish Ministers acting through Education Scotland

Procurement Information

Call off from single supplier framework (SVARS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829022
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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