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Testing Services Framework Agreement

Social Security Scotland

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20 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, has announced a tender for a "Testing Services Framework Agreement" intended to provide testing services for IT systems. The procurement falls under the services category and is managed using a restricted procedure, which is a selective procurement method. The tender is issued as part of a framework agreement anticipated to cover a substantial budget of £54,000,000. Bidders are required to submit their offers electronically by 18th June 2026. The procurement process's key stages include an invitation to the second stage on 8th July 2026, after which the successful bidders will be announced. The procurement is scoped for the UKM region, and it aligns with the industry classification 72254100 (CPV). The agreement's duration is set for 1440 days, showcasing a long-term engagement with potential renewals post the framework term.

This tender offers ample opportunity for businesses specialising in IT testing services to expand their operations and establish a relationship with a significant governmental authority. Ideal candidates are those with proven experience in delivering similar services, holding necessary certifications such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO27001. Additionally, firms capable of demonstrating robust financial resilience and possessing appropriate insurance levels are well-positioned to compete. Businesses that adhere to quality and environmental management standards, proven through certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, will find themselves particularly well-suited to participate. The buoyant budget and regional scope of this framework provide scope for substantial business growth, especially for firms able to collaborate in the specified community benefit initiatives, thereby enhancing both economic and social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Testing Services for IT Systems

Lot Information

Testing Services

This will be to provide testing services in any form required e.g. a full testing service or testing for specific projects or test phases. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term

Testing Resources

This lot will provide testing resources to augment existing testing teams. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556180
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
19/05/2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Social Security Scotland
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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