Open-Source Intelligence Gathering Platform

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland recently completed a procurement process for an "Open-Source Intelligence Gathering Platform" with Internet Investigation Solutions Ltd awarded the contract. This initiative falls within the services category, focusing on social protection and general public services. Conducted through an open procedure, the procurement was linked to the Government Commercial Agency G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. This £53,220 contract, signed on 16th April 2026, centres around delivering a virtual machine for gathering business intelligence in the UKM region, specifically associated with services to be delivered in Dundee. The project reached its award stage as of 5th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions tailored to public sector needs, especially those capable of developing sophisticated intelligence-gathering platforms. Large-scale tech companies familiar with government contracts might find strategic partnership potentials in this procurement, considering the project's emphasis on open-source systems and the associated 12-month optional extension under the G Cloud 14 terms. Furthermore, the opportunity to contribute to enhancing social services infrastructure offers a broader impact, positioning businesses to support governmental efforts in social security advancements.

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Notice Title

Open-Source Intelligence Gathering Platform

Notice Description

a virtual machine for an open-source intelligence gathering platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557346
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

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 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

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

INTERNET INVESTIGATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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