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Cloud Hosting Services 2026-2028

SCOTTISH MINISTERS ACTING THROUGH SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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08 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Scottish Ministers, acting through Social Security Scotland, involves the contract titled "Cloud Hosting Services 2026-2028". This service-oriented procurement pertains to the social protection industry category and is located in the UKM region, specifically Dundee. This process has progressed to the award and contract stage, with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, UK Branch, chosen as the supplier. The open procedure method was utilised, with an active contract status commenced on 31 March 2026, and the total contract value is stated at 8,000,000 USD. The procurement was conducted under the framework of G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14, and the details were finalised under the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cloud hosting sector, particularly those that can offer scalable and demand-led services. Large-scale enterprises capable of providing advanced, secure infrastructure services would be well-suited to participate in such contracts, as evidenced by the selection of Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, a major player in this industry. Business growth can be driven through associations with governmental entities, gaining credibility and stability through long-term contracts that demand consistent delivery of high-quality services. Furthermore, the use of established frameworks like G-Cloud facilitates access to future opportunities in government ICT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Hosting Services 2026-2028

Notice Description

Provision of Cloud Hosting Services for Social Security Scotland 2026-2028

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of cloud hosting services for Social Security Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555413
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

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH MINISTERS ACTING THROUGH 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

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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