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COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Scottish Government focuses on the provision of a COMMS Boundaries Scotland Consultation Portal. This project falls under the industry category of general public services and health, aiming to engage the public in selecting new election boundaries. The location for this procurement is Scotland, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. The contracting process has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 21st April 2026, and the award notice was published on 30th April 2026. The process is covered under the G Cloud 14 Framework, which facilitates government access to cloud computing services.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the tech and communication sectors, particularly those specialising in public engagement platforms and cloud infrastructure services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Delib, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities due to the nature of subscription-based software services required. The focus on cloud-related infrastructure and applications suggests a promising avenue for businesses involved in cloud services, software development, and public sector digital transformation projects. With the project supporting transactional email and citizen engagement, companies that provide innovative and interactive digital solutions could greatly benefit by leveraging such public contracts to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COMMS Boundaries Scotland Consultation Portal This is required for engaging the general public in the process for selecting the new election boundaries and would procured as a subscription to use the following software service- Citizen Space National Essential Package

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554906
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212510 - Communication software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELIB

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554906
    COMMS Boundaries Scotland - Consultation Portal - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COMMS Boundaries Scotland Consultation Portal This is required for engaging the general public in the process for selecting the new election boundaries and would procured as a subscription to use the following software service- Citizen Space National Essential Package

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