---
title: "Intention to Award a Contract for Hosting & Support of SND & SFSD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0502ad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# Intention to Award a Contract for Hosting & Support of SND & SFSD

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502ad

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) recently completed a procurement process for the award of a contract to provide Hosting and Support Services for the Scottish National Database (SND) and the Scottish Food Sampling Database (SFSD). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically database services, with the buyer operating from Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete as of 29th April 2025. The contract, valued at £700,000, was awarded to MacLaren West Ltd following a limited procurement method, which required no prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons ensuring continuity with existing digital partners. Remote service delivery and potential system developments are included within this scope.

This tender opens opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services, database management, and technical consultancy to engage with national agencies. Companies adept in server management, helpdesk services, or software development may find lucrative prospects in similar future tenders with the FSS or other governmental bodies. The contract involves subcontracting work with Microsoft Azure for database hosting, indicating potential partnerships with technology firms specialising in cloud solutions. Engaging in such contracts could provide businesses with significant exposure and expertise, positioning them strategically for subsequent bids in the public sector IT domain.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has a requirement for the continuation of Hosting and Support Services for its Scottish National Database (SND) and Scottish Food Sampling Database (SFSD). Additional development of the systems may also be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has a requirement for the continuation of Hosting and Support Services for its Scottish National Database (SND) and Scottish Food Sampling Database (SFSD). Additional development of the systems may also be required.

Options: Development services may be required. This will be managed using SoWs as set out in the Contract. The estimated value of this work has been accounted for within the estimated contract value of 700,000 GBP.

### Procurement Information

- The need for continuity of service using existing digital partners while future options are considered and developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017734-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACLAREN WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48825000 - Web servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72253100 - Helpdesk services
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72320000 - Database services
- 72321000 - Added-value database services
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017734-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015032-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796323
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524

## Provenance

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