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Unified Security Platform

Social Security Scotland

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 01:00

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

Social Security Scotland is initiating the procurement process for a 'Unified Security Platform', classified under the social protection industry category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice issued. The buying organisation is stationed at Agnes Husband House, 17 South Union Street, Dundee, UK. Key dates in the tender process include a supplier questions deadline on 28th May 2026 at midday and the return of the Request for Information (RFI) by 4th June 2026 at midday. This planned tender has an estimated value of £350,000 GBP and covers delivery locations in Dundee and Glasgow.

This procurement opportunity serves as an excellent platform for businesses specialising in security platform services to engage with a major public sector authority such as Social Security Scotland. Companies with expertise in unified security platforms or related IT services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The RFI process seeks to gather market insights, making it a valuable opportunity for suppliers to contribute to shaping future procurement specifications and strategies. The tender adheres to the global procurement framework, ensuring standardised processes favourable for international business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Security Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a unified security platform for Social Security Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Information in relation to a Unified Security Platform for Social Security Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555416
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20274 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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