NP502423 SWAN_DIA_AQS

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), headquartered in Dundee, UK. The contract, titled "NP502423 SWAN_DIA_AQS," falls under the services industry category and pertains to a SWAN replacement programme. The procurement method was an open procedure under the main category of services. This process concluded with the award and signing of a contract on 24th June 2026, with British Telecommunications plc acting as the supplier. The contract is valued at GBP 21,021 and will run from 1st April 2025 till 31st March 2028. The location of the service is specified as the region of UKM.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing digital and information services, particularly those capable of delivering network and communication solutions. The Open procurement method ensures fair competition, allowing businesses of varying sizes to engage, though the current award to a large enterprise like British Telecommunications plc indicates the scale required for such services. Businesses seeking to expand their public sector portfolios may find similar future opportunities in the social protection category, especially those equipped to handle large-scale projects and partnership engagements.

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Notice Title

NP502423 SWAN_DIA_AQS

Notice Description

SWAN replacement programme call-off contract for the supply of DIA_AQS Commencing 1 April 2025 till 31 March 2028

Lot Information

Lot 1

SWAN replacement programme call-off contract for the supply of DIA_AQS Commencing 1 April 2025 till 31 March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835541
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558660
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,021 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
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 CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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