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title: "Testing Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c72"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Testing Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c72

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Social Security Scotland, seeks to establish a Testing Services Framework Agreement. This tender is classified under the Systems Testing Services industry category, with an estimated value of £54 million. The primary location for the contract's delivery is the UKM region. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 18th June 2026, with the invitation to tender scheduled for 8th July 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, involving a two-lot structure: Lot 1 - Testing Services and Lot 2 - Testing Resources, each with active contract status and a duration of 1,440 days. Social Security Scotland, alongside the Scottish Government, is spearheading this initiative geared towards services in IT systems testing.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in IT systems testing services. With its significant budget allocation, the framework invites businesses with robust experience in systems testing to engage. The procurement seeks to integrate community benefits including educational engagement and environmental improvements, making it particularly suitable for enterprises that prioritise corporate social responsibility. Additionally, companies meeting the stringent selection criteria related to economic, technical, and professional capabilities, including mandatory ISO certifications, will be well-positioned to compete. This provides a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, and businesses within the voluntary sector to collaborate as part of the supply chain development initiatives outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Testing Services for IT Systems

### Lot Information

Testing Services

This will be to provide testing services in any form required e.g. a full testing service or testing for specific projects or test phases. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term

Testing Resources

This lot will provide testing resources to augment existing testing teams. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045985-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 19/05/2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000,000 |
| Lots value | £54,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| 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 North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045985-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30345
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

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