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Provision of Objective Connect + Enterprise Licences

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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20 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Objective Connect + Enterprise Licences" was conducted by Social Security Scotland, situated in Dundee, to furnish their operations with specific software licensing services. The process, which falls under the industry category of general public services with a focus on social protection, reached the completion stage with the award being issued on 12th May 2026. The procurement adopted an open procedure method, inviting a public call for competition within the UK region, specifically addressing businesses capable of providing software services with an estimated total contract value of £72,255.53 over three years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the software services industry, especially those experienced with licensing and enterprise solutions. The successful supplier in this case, Computacenter, a large-scale enterprise based in Edinburgh, exemplifies the type of business that can flourish from such contracts. Engaging in such contracts can offer steady income and a chance to establish relationships with governmental bodies, fostering long-term business growth. Companies that can demonstrate capability in providing scalable solutions and efficient project execution will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Objective Connect + Enterprise Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Objective Connect + Enterprise Licences for Social Security Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Objective Connect + Enterprise Licences for Social Security Scotland. The estimated value is 72,255.53GBP based on 3 years at the indicative maximum annual value of 23,690.34GBP. (note: the estimate and indicative maximum values are not guaranteed)

Options: 23,690.34GBP is the initial annual value. The estimated total value of this contract, including extensions, is 72,255.53GBP based on a three-year term. The contract allows the Purchaser the option to exceed this value if required during the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831720
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556218
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

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 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

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
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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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