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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Security Scotland - Communication Manager and Total Agility - Licences and Support" contract, managed by Social Security Scotland, focuses on the provision of document management software and support. The process was carried out using an open procedure under the goods category. The buying organisation is Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, UK, with the main procurement category being social protection services. The tender reached the award stage, being successfully completed on the 26th of June 2026, and the contract value is estimated at approximately £1,752,852.80, if all extension options are utilised for up to four years. This contract is aligned with the GPS classification category 48311000, indicating its specificity in software-related services, with the potential for additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, specifically aimed at organisations capable of supplying and supporting document management software solutions. Large enterprises, especially those with experience in similar contracts for national or federal agencies, such as Computacenter, who has been awarded this contract, would be well-positioned to compete and fulfil such requirements. The contract includes provisions for subcontracting, allowing smaller enterprises to be involved under Computacenter’s lead. Therefore, businesses that can meet the criteria for software and licence management, and who may benefit from subcontracting opportunities, should consider pursuing future similar contracts under this category.

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Notice Title

Social Security Scotland - Communication Manager and Total Agility - Licences and Support

Notice Description

The provision of document management software and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of document management licences and support.. Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above. If all extension option are taken up the total value of the contract could rise to approximately 1,752,852.80 GBP

Options: The contract has provision for an additional 3 x 12 month extensions. The value of the extensions may increase or decrease based on predicted usage. If all extension option are taken up the total value of the contract could rise to approximately 1,752,852.80 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837977
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560781
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,752,852 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20261 months 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
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 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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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