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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), focuses on a project titled "Digital, Data and AI Strategy". The award stage of this open procurement process was completed on the 2nd of July 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the social protection industry, with work to be executed in the UKM region. The project commenced on the 6th of July 2026 and is expected to conclude by the 30th of November 2026. This procurement utilised an open procedure under the Scottish Government's Dynamic Purchasing System for digital technology and cyber services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies operating in digital technology, data analysis, and AI services. The contract, valued at £44,400, was awarded to VE3 global, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), indicating an encouraging landscape for SMEs in this sector. Businesses capable of delivering innovative technology solutions, particularly those experienced in public service projects, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The contract's pivotal focus on digital transformation and AI strategy aligns with current market growth trends, inviting enterprises to leverage technology effectively in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Digital, Data and AI Strategy

Notice Description

Award of call-off contract via Scottish Government's Dynamic Purchasing System for digital technology and cyber services for the provision of a Digital, Data and AI Strategy Commencing 06/07/2026 till 30/11/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of call-off contract via Scottish Government's Dynamic Purchasing System for digital technology and cyber services for the provision of a Digital, Data and AI Strategy Commencing 06/07/2026 till 30/11/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 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 CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VE3 GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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