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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has concluded the procurement process titled "Provision of Integration Architects" in Dundee, under the industry category of social protection services. This contract is part of the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks 2023 to 2027. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage is complete, with the contract officially signed on 5th June 2026. The total contract value is £136,687.20, with an option to extend the contract for up to six months at an estimated additional cost of £219,050. The tender attracted two bids, both submitted electronically.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing professional services, particularly those experienced in implementing integration architecture in government or social protection sectors. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to deliver qualified Integration Architects will find this contract rewarding. Firms with a track record of working with public sector entities and staffing solutions are particularly well-positioned to engage with Social Security Scotland and similar future tenders. The option for contract extension offers additional prospects for sustained business involvement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Integration Architects

Notice Description

2 x Integration Architects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 2 x Integration Architects. The estimated value of an extension is 109525 GBP per role based on 6 months extension (note: the estimate and indicative maximum values are not guaranteed)

Options: There is an option to extend the term of this contract for up to 6 months. The estimated cost of such extension has been estimated at 219,050 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834113
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557650
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,687 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 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
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

VENESKY BROWN

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