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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for the "Core Systems and Applications Solution (CSAS) Support, Maintenance & Development" was awarded by the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration, located in Stirling. This procurement falls under the services category related to social protection, with a specific focus on the maintenance and development of CSAS systems. The procurement method used was a limited contract awarded without prior publication, following a competition using the SPPD Dynamic Purchasing System. The award stage was completed, and the contract, valued at £2,462,000, was signed on 19th June 2026. The procurement process involved inviting bids through a digital platform, indicating a technological emphasis suitable for enterprises specialising in digital services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing IT system support and maintenance, particularly for those focused on public sector solutions. Large companies like Leidos Innovations, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of successful bidder. Enterprises that can deliver comprehensive digital and technological solutions for public systems will find such contracts beneficial. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in leveraging dynamic purchasing systems are well-suited to undertake similar procurement processes, paving the way for growth within the nation's public services sector.

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Notice Title

Core Systems and Applications Solution (CSAS) Support, Maintenance & Development

Notice Description

Support, Maintenance & Development of our Core Systems and Applications Solution (CSAS) system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support, Maintenance & Development of Core Systems and Applications Solution (CSAS) system

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded after conducting a competition using SPPD Dynamic Purchasing System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836049
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559056
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£2,462,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20263 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
SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7XE
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEIDOS INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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