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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital Services"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516657

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a tender process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Services, specifically targeting the provision of Digital Projects, Digital Resources, and Cyber Security Services. This procurement falls under the services category, with a total estimated value of £20 million. The tender period concludes on 28th October 2019, and submissions must be made electronically via the public contracts portal. The process is classified under a restricted procedure, aiming to facilitate agile access to a diverse range of digital technology suppliers to meet growing demands in Scotland's digital transformation initiatives. The Government is based in Livingston, Scotland and actively engages in strategies addressing the digital skills gap and enhancing cyber resilience.

This opportunity within the DPS could significantly benefit businesses that specialise in digital services, particularly those with expertise in software development, project management, IT consultancy, and cyber security. Companies that have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in delivering relevant services and can showcase their capabilities through case studies from recent projects are well-positioned to compete. The tender invites diverse entrants including digital technology specialists, agile practitioners, and data analysts, positioning them to play vital roles in the evolving public sector landscape across Scotland's various governmental and public bodies.

## Notice

The Authority is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Services split into a number of categories (lots) for the provision of Digital Projects, Digital Resources and Cyber Security Services. Technology is transforming the way public services are being delivered and there has been significant growth in the demand for digital services as identified in the Scottish Government's Digital Strategy. There is also a desire by organisations to have access to a wider range of digital technology suppliers to, support agile working, mitigate the skills gap and further develop their cyber security processes. The DPS aims to support a number of Scottish Government strategies and in particular: Realising Scotland's full potential in a digital world: A Digital Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00515583.pdf Safe, Secure and Prosperous: A Cyber Resilience Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00489206.pdf

### Lot Information

Digital Projects

A key objective of this DPS is to offer a straightforward, flexible and suitable route to market for all Scottish public sector organisations with a requirement for digital services across three lots: - Digital Projects - Digital Resources - Cyber Security Services Potential participants have to complete the ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS. For details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS please see section (VI.3 Additional Information) This Digital Projects Lot will provide 3rd party supplier delivery and support for digital technology services for organisations. Typically these digital projects will have known outcomes, objectives; deliverables; milestones and identified methodologies (e.g. agile is becoming more common). Digital technology projects can be delivered in grouped or isolated phases including an end to end transformation of digital services from strategy/business need development right through to retire/exit or for ad-hoc requirements as part of a wider programme or project. These digital technology projects often need expertise to assist organisations to help develop and deliver specific pieces of work on a service, programme or project. Whilst not all digital projects use agile there is a growing use of the phases; Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live. Due to the wide and diverse nature of Digital Projects, it isn't possible to list all the types envisaged - but some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; digital transformation projects, digital/on-line services, software and infrastructure engineering, user research, content design, service design, user experience, testing and auditing, training, service delivery/support, enablement services and data analytics/services and Data science projects. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this Lot. Tell us about your company, services you provide and least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document. It would be beneficial if you could provide, for information only, any professional qualifications/accreditations (if appropriate) you have e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Responses on experience and professional qualifications can be provided in part 4C.6 of the ESPD. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

Digital Resources

For details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS please see section (VI.3 Additional Information) The Digital Resources Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital technology services. Resources will typically assist with the delivery of digital technology requirements and will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks. The nature of digital resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; digital specialists, project & programme managers, agile coach, user researcher, digital service design, business analysts, system designer, solutions architect, data architect, data modeller, product manager, systems developer, quality assurance analyst, web operations engineer, senior software engineer, infrastructure engineers, test engineers data and analytics specialists and data scientists. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this Lot. Tell us about your company, services you provide and least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document. It would be beneficial if you could provide, for information only, any professional qualifications/accreditations (if appropriate) your resources have e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2, and ITIL. Responses on experience and professional qualifications can be provided in part 4C.6 of the ESPD. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

Cyber Security Services

For details of public sector organisations who can access the DPS please see section (VI.3 Additional Information) Cyber Security Services Lot will provide cyber security services and resources that will aim to support cyber resilience for organisations. The nature of services and resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; Cyber Security Specialists, Cyber Security services such as:- Penetration Testing, Cyber Security training and Assessment, Security Architecture Services, Risk Assessment and Management Services, Audit Review & Compliance, Incident Management & Response, Security Testing and Digital Forensics. The scope of this Lot will focus on the supply of services and resources assisting the delivery of cyber resilience. Cyber resilience services and resources will also likely involve: providing expert advice; recommendations; training; or systems testing and assessment. Participants must have at least 12 months experience delivering the types of services within this Lot. Tell us about your company, services you provide and least 2 relevant case study examples from the last 3 years. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided. Please try and be as concise as possible and preferably within 2 sides of A4 paper. Responses to be provided in section C- (Technical and professional ability) part 4C.1.2 of the ESPD Document. It would be beneficial if you could provide, for information only, any professional qualifications/accreditations (if appropriate) your resources have e.g. Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2, ITIL, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - Certified Cyber Security Consultancy scheme. Responses on experience and professional qualifications can be provided in part 4C.6 of the ESPD. No form of volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority. The Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria.. Economic operators may be excluded from this DPS if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299195 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | . |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software
- 72243000 - Programming services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299195

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299195
  Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital Services - The Authority is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Services split into a number of categories (lots) for the provision of Digital Projects, Digital Resources and Cyber Security Services. Technology is transforming the way public services are being delivered and there has been significant growth in the demand for digital services as identified in the Scottish Government's Digital Strategy. There is also a desire by organisations to have access to a wider range of digital technology suppliers to, support agile working, mitigate the skills gap and further develop their cyber security processes. The DPS aims to support a number of Scottish Government strategies and in particular: Realising Scotland's full potential in a digital world: A Digital Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00515583.pdf Safe, Secure and Prosperous: A Cyber Resilience Strategy for Scotland - http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00489206.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00482416.pdf
- http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00489206.pdf
- http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00515583.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/Procurement
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516657
- https://resources.mygov.scot/standards/digital-first/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontracts.gov.uk

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