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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Provision of AI Register & Governance" under the category of general public services. This award stage focuses on providing an AI Register and Governance Platform, including various services like hosting, training, public consultation, and ethical AI usage in the Scottish public sector. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure method and forms part of the digital technology and cyber services dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to Saidot Ltd. on 17th June 2026, indicating the culmination of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in digital technology, AI, and governance services. It is particularly suited for suppliers capable of offering comprehensive AI solutions that encompass development, support, and stakeholder engagement services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those within the EU, can take advantage of such tenders to provide innovative AI platforms and services, leveraging transparent and ethical use of technology as sought by the prestigious contracting authority, the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Provision of AI Register & Governance

Notice Description

Provision of an AI Register and Governance Platform, including hosting, maintenance, support, development, user onboarding and training, together with public consultation and stakeholder engagement services to support the transparent, ethical and accountable use of Artificial Intelligence across the Scottish public sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an AI Register and Governance Platform, including hosting, maintenance, support, development, user onboarding and training, together with public consultation and stakeholder engagement services to support the transparent, ethical and accountable use of Artificial Intelligence across the Scottish public sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836743
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559622
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAIDOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559622
    Provision of AI Register & Governance - Provision of an AI Register and Governance Platform, including hosting, maintenance, support, development, user onboarding and training, together with public consultation and stakeholder engagement services to support the transparent, ethical and accountable use of Artificial Intelligence across the Scottish public sector.

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