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SCTS-2026-069 OPG Transformation Programme

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

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26 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service commissioned specialist management consultancy services for the Office of the Public Guardian Transformation Programme. The work supports refinement of the programme’s strategic direction through independent technical assurance, assessment and treatment of existing technical debt, and development of a Target Operating Model and delivery roadmap. The appointed partner is expected to build on earlier consultancy work, collaborate with SCTS and provide evidence-based recommendations on programme options, including delivery approaches, resources, costs, risks and implementation timescales. This is a professional consultancy and technical assurance requirement, classified under CPV 79400000 (business and management consultancy services). The work is for SCTS and is delivered in Scotland.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. It was conducted under Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Four (RM6309). Three electronic bids were received, none from SMEs. The evaluation used Price Per Quality Point rather than fixed price and quality weightings; tenderers were ranked by the lowest cost per quality point. PricewaterhouseCoopers was selected for the single lot. The contract value is £217,000. The contract was signed on 21 August 2026 and is active. The recorded outcome therefore covers the completed selection process and the resulting contract, rather than an opportunity for a new supplier to submit a bid.

For a consultancy competing for comparable Scottish public-sector transformation work, this award indicates that credible suppliers need strong programme strategy, independent technical assurance and technology debt assessment capabilities. Relevant teams should be able to translate complex technical findings into evidence-based options, quantify costs and resource requirements, assess delivery risks and timescales, and shape a practical Target Operating Model and delivery roadmap. Experience of building on previous consultancy outputs and working collaboratively with a public body is important. The competition attracted three bidders and the successful supplier was a large professional-services firm, suggesting that demonstrable capacity to handle a substantial, integrated transformation assignment and to provide senior advisory and technical expertise will be important when this type of requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCTS-2026-069 OPG Transformation Programme

Notice Description

The purpose of this commission is to support SCTS in refining the strategic direction of the OPG Transformation Programme, including providing independent technical assurance, assessing and addressing existing technical debt, and supporting the development of a Target Operating Model and associated delivery roadmap.SCTS is seeking a collaborative delivery partner to build on previous consultancy work and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on programme options, including costs, resources and delivery timelines, to enable informed decision-making on the future direction of the programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) commissioned specialist consultancy support to refine the strategic direction of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Transformation Programme. The scope of the commission included the provision of independent technical assurance, assessment of existing technical debt, and support for the development of a Target Operating Model and associated delivery roadmap. The appointed supplier was required to build upon previous consultancy work and work collaboratively with SCTS to analyse programme options and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations. This included assessing potential delivery approaches, resource requirements, costs, risks and implementation timescales to support informed decision-making on the future direction and delivery of the OPG Transformation Programme.. The evaluation methodology was Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) and not a fixed quality/price weighting model. Tenderers were ranked according to the lowest cost per quality point achieved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841246
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20266 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563156
    SCTS-2026-069 OPG Transformation Programme - The purpose of this commission is to support SCTS in refining the strategic direction of the OPG Transformation Programme, including providing independent technical assurance, assessing and addressing existing technical debt, and supporting the development of a Target Operating Model and associated delivery roadmap.SCTS is seeking a collaborative delivery partner to build on previous consultancy work and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on programme options, including costs, resources and delivery timelines, to enable informed decision-making on the future direction of the programme.

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