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Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice

Social Security Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

Social Security Scotland has issued a contract notice for the Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement, situated in the UKM region, specifically in Dundee, UK. This procurement, employing an open procedure, is designed to hire developers for the Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform, and is divided into two lots: SPM Projects and SPM Resources. With a significant budget of £80,000,000 over four years, the procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage, with the submission deadline for proposals set for 10th July 2026. The framework is purposed for social protection services and seeks to establish a panel of suppliers across multiple scale projects.

This tender offers an expansive opportunity for businesses with expertise in technology and social program management services to grow by participating in projects that focus on end-to-end delivery and resource provision for Social Security Scotland. Companies proficient in software development, systems integration, and experienced with the Merative Cúram platform will find this framework well-suited due to the expected depth of engagement in configuration and deployment stages. Businesses that meet stringent quality and economic criteria, and are capable of offering advanced services in software and data-centric domains, including agile and DevOps practices, will gain the most from qualifying in this framework, further facilitated by the electronic submission method ensuring wide accessibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. It is proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects will focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources will focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.

Lot Information

SPM Projects

This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Projects. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Framework Award. The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)

Renewal: Framework will be considered for re-procurement after the proposed 4 year term.

SPM Resources

This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Resources. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Framework Award. The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)

Renewal: Framework will be considered for re-procurement after the proposed 4 year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558399
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48810000 - Information systems

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

72222300 - Information technology services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In four years time.

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
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554234
    Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Prior Information Notice - Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. Its proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects would focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources would focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558399
    Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice - Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. It is proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects will focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources will focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.

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