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title: "NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e436"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
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# NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e436

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is the buying organisation for the "NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance" procurement process. This tender falls under the information technology services category and spans across the UK. The procurement process reached the 'Award' stage as of 7th October 2025, with the contracts being signed on 25th June 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure method. Skills Development Scotland sought suppliers for two lots: hosting the National Occupational Standards (NOS) website and database, and providing maintenance and support for the system. The hosting lot (Lot 1) was awarded to Bridgeall, while the maintenance and support lot (Lot 2) went to ActiveIS.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, especially those experienced in website hosting and IT support. SMEs like Bridgeall and ActiveIS successfully competed, indicating that the process accommodates smaller enterprises. Companies with strong methodologies, risk management skills, and compliance with cyber security requirements will find this tender beneficial for growth, as Skills Development Scotland values these criteria highly. With a total contract value of £300,000, the procurement process embraces various quality criteria, including methodology, continuous improvement, and added value, presenting a robust growth platform for innovative and well-prepared businesses.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland has a multi-lot requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Skills Development Scotland also has a requirement to procure a supplier to provide technical support and maintenance services for the UK National Occupational Standards system, including the website, database and associated components.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Additional information: This Lot is for - Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting. The estimated value for this lot is 112500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods

Renewal: This contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland

Lot 2 - NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support

The scope of the tendered services covers providing SDS with on-going support and maintenance for the NOS system and database. Skills Development Scotland may require the successful supplier to undertake development work to improve the functionality of the database. Additional information: This Lot is for - Lot 2 NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support. The estimated value for this lot is 187500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062751-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £281,535 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVEIS; BRIDGEALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062751-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005920-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791126
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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