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title: "Provision of a Secure File Sharing Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a63"
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# Provision of a Secure File Sharing Platform

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a63

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a Secure File Sharing Platform" under the industry category of software-related services (CPV code 72260000). This service aims to ensure the secure sharing and transfer of files within various judicial and tribunal functions. The procurement method utilized was a limited procedure, with the specific rationale of Regulation 33 4(b), which allows awarding without prior publication for additional deliveries. The process has now moved to the contract award stage, with the contract being signed on 5th September 2024. The total contract value amounts to £88,000, and the service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKM region. Objective Ltd was awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in secure software solutions, especially those with expertise in managing sensitive data and ensuring confidentiality. Companies capable of delivering robust and secure file-sharing platforms may find the judicial and tribunal functions of the SCTS a promising sector for business growth. Businesses that can provide similar services may consider approaching relevant public entities for future contracts that require stringent data protection and efficient document management solutions.

## Notice

Secure sharing and transfer of files within various judicial and tribunal functions of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS). This service is vital for ensuring the confidentiality and controlled dissemination of sensitive documents across several key operational areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Secure sharing and transfer of files within various judicial and tribunal functions of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS). This service is vital for ensuring the confidentiality and controlled dissemination of sensitive documents across several key operational areas.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 33 4(b) States: "A contracting authority may award a public supply contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication in any of the following cases - for additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029261-2024 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OBJECTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029261-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777906
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00396

## Provenance

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