{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068680-2026-06-19T16:42:15+01:00", "date": "2026-06-19T16:42:15+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068680", "description": "The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this Procurement exercise. The Invite to Tender code is itt_64204. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 NOTE: To obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829260. This is a Contract Notice for an open procedure to establish the Framework Agreement. It is proposed that the framework will have two lots. Each lot will have a ranked and mini competition call-off option Suppliers will be ranked based on their score in the original tender evaluation. Where the ranked award option is chosen, the ranking will determine the order in which suppliers are awarded call-off contracts, up to a maximum of 1,500,000 GBP. For call-offs above 1,500,000 GBP or where chosen, requirements will be competed via a mini competition. For any mini competition call-off contract opportunities, all suppliers within the relevant lot will be invited to bid. Any mini competition call-off contracts can end beyond the framework end date. Participants should be aware there is not a requirement to bid for all lots. The SPM Framework will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland. It is intended that this procurement will include Community Benefit requirements. Further details are provided in the tender documentation. An indicative timetable is included in the tender documents. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.\" The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31620. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits will be a requirement at framework level and call-off level. For every 4 million GBP spent with each supplier under the framework, the supplier will be required to deliver a minimum of 50 Community Benefit Points (CBPs). These points must be aligned with the \"Generating Employment Opportunities for Priority Groups\" outcome category, as defined in the Community Benefits Outcome Menu. At the call-off stage, additional Community Benefits may be proposed and evaluated as part of the mini-competition process. These will be included as scored questions within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). (SC Ref:834950)", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "S/25/053", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. It is proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects will focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources will focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.", "value": { "amount": 80000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "SPM Projects", "description": "This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Projects. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Framework Award Additional information: The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)", "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Framework will be considered for re-procurement after the proposed 4 year term." }, "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 80000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false }, { "id": "2", "title": "SPM Resources", "description": "This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Resources. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Framework Award Additional information: The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)", "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1440 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Framework will be considered for re-procurement after the proposed 4 year term." }, "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Quality", "type": "quality", "description": "60" }, { "type": "price", "description": "40" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 80000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48810000", "description": "Information systems" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48000000", "description": "Software package and information systems" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72222300", "description": "Information technology services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "79620000", "description": "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48810000", "description": "Information systems" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72000000", "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48000000", "description": "Software package and information systems" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72222300", "description": "Information technology services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "2" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-05-26T00:00:00+01:00" }, "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "At the call for competition stage, relevant selection criteria will be included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland module.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "economic", "description": "At the call for competition stage, relevant selection criteria will be included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland module.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "technical", "description": "At the call for competition stage, relevant selection criteria will be included in the Single Procurement Document (SPD) Scotland module.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "economic", "description": "SPD Part 4B Economic and Financial Standing Insurances Other Economic or Financial", "minimum": "The bidder must have a Dun and Bradstreet failure score of no less than 40. The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Employer's Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall maintain employer's liability insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of 5000000 GBP or the minimum required by law in force at the time (for a single event or a series of related events and in the aggregate in a single calendar year) for the duration of the Framework Agreement and any Call Off Contract. Public Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall maintain public liability insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of 10000000 GBP (for a single event or a series of related events and in the aggregate in a single calendar year) for the duration of the Framework Agreement. Professional Indemnity Insurance - The Contractor shall maintain professional indemnity insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of 2000000 GBP (for a single event or a series of related events and in the aggregate in a single calendar year) for the duration of the Framework Agreement. The insurance shall cover liability arising from software development, systems integration, advisory services, and delivery of services using agile, iterative, DevOps or continuous deployment methodologies. Cyber Security and Data Protection Insurance - The Contractor shall maintain cyber security and data protection insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of 2000000 GBP (for a single event or a series of related events and in the aggregate in a single calendar year) for the duration of the Framework Agreement. This requirement may be satisfied by: (a) a standalone cyber liability insurance policy; or (b) professional indemnity insurance which expressly includes equivalent cyber security and data protection cover, provided that the insurance covers, as a minimum: - unauthorised access to systems; - loss, compromise or corruption of data (including Personal Data ); - cyber security incidents impacting availability of the Services; - incident response, remediation, and regulatory investigation costs; and - third party claims arising from such incidents. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "technical", "description": "SPD Part 4C Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in the minimum levels of standards required below. SPD Part 4D Quality Assurance Schemes Environmental Management Standards", "minimum": "SPD Part 4C Suppliers must demonstrate, proven organisational experience in the design, configuration, integration, and implementation of the Merative Curam platform. This must include: Suppliers must provide two different examples of two (2) Curam/ SPM services for each Lot. Each example must be relevant to the Lot. Each example should be no more than 500 words. Examples should be recent, within the last 3 years. Experience gained as either a prime contractor or a formally appointed subcontractor, with clear accountability for delivery outcomes. Evidence of involvement across the delivery lifecycle, including solution design, configuration, customisation, integration, testing, and deployment. Demonstration of successful project outcomes, including meeting time, cost, and quality objectives, supported by measurable results Submissions must clearly show that capability is not solely dependent on individual personnel, but is sustained through organisational knowledge, tooling, and established delivery approaches SPD Part 4D Quality Assurance Schemes - The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent), OR 2. The bidder must have the following: A documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the bidder has, and continues to implement, a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, which is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation. Environmental Management Standards - The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate, OR The bidder must have the following: A regularly reviewed documented policy regarding environmental management, authorised by the Chief Executive, or equivalent. This policy must include and describe the bidder's environmental emergency response procedures, including the preparedness and response procedures for potential accidents and emergency response situations that give rise to significant environmental impacts (for example hazardous substances spill control", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] } ] }, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "maximumParticipants": 10 } }, "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "awardPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-07-10T12:00:00+01:00" }, "contractTerms": { "hasElectronicOrdering": true, "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed", "hasElectronicPayment": true }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-07-10T12:00:00+01:00" }, "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ], "bidValidityPeriod": { "durationInDays": 360 } }, "bidOpening": { "date": "2026-07-10T12:00:00+01:00", "address": { "streetAddress": "Social Security Scotland" }, "description": "Authorised procurement team members will open tenders." }, "hasRecurrence": true, "recurrence": { "description": "In four years time." } }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-66869", "name": "Social Security Scotland", "identifier": { "legalName": "Social Security Scotland" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "3rd Floor, Agnes Husband House, 17 South Union Street", "locality": "Dundee", "region": "UKM", "postalCode": "DD1 4BF", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "James.mcguigan@socialsecurity.gov.scot", "url": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/", "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30345", "classifications": [ { "id": "MINISTRY", "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions" }, { "id": "10", "scheme": "COFOG", "description": "Social protection" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-180412", "name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court House", "identifier": { "legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court House" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street", "locality": "Edinburgh", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-66869", "name": "Social Security Scotland" }, "links": [ { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829801" }, { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829801" } ], "language": "en" }