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title: "Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000595739"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-10-03"
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# Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000595739

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently overseeing a tender process titled "Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System," designed for Social Programme Management Services. This procurement falls under the services category and includes two lots for SPM Projects and SPM Resources, with a total budget of £3,000,000. The tender is scheduled to close on 18 November 2024, and submissions must be made electronically via the specified online platform. The delivery addresses are located in Aberdeen, UK, and this selective procurement is being conducted using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social programme management and digital technology, particularly those experienced with the IBM Curam SPM product. Companies that can deliver solutions in project management, resource allocation, and technical support for core case management platforms will be well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on quality and technical expertise, this tender invites organisations capable of demonstrating relevant experience and financial stability to participate in a growing sector aimed at enhancing public services.

## Notice

The Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Social Programme Management (SPM) Services split into a two lots for the provision of SPM Projects and SPM Resources.

### Lot Information

SPM Projects

Suppliers must have previous design, configuration and implementation experience of the IBM Curam Social Programme Management (SPM) product. This must be organisational experience of delivering this technology as a Lead or Sub-contractor and must be the organisation's experience in successfully delivering these SPM Projects not just individual staff with experience. This SPM Projects Lot will provide third party supplier delivery and support for Social Security Scotland's core case management platform. Typically these digital technology projects will have known outcomes, objectives; deliverables; milestones and identified methodologies (e.g. agile is becoming more common). SPM Projects may include but not limited to; SPM Development Projects, SPM Client Side Support, SPM Application Support, SPM Design and Architecture, SPM Data Analysis, SPM Training.

Renewal: November 2024

SPM Resources

Suppliers must have previous design, configuration and implementation experience of the IBM Curam Social Programme Management (SPM) product. This must be organisational experience of delivering this technology as a Lead or Sub-contractor and must be the organisation's experience in successfully delivering these SPM Projects not just individual staff with experience. The SPM Resources Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of Social Security Scotland's core case management platform. 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 technology resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; SPM Business Analysis, SPM Dev (Build/Config/Code), SPM Architecture (including Cloud Design & Deployment) , SPM Data Architecture (Schema design & assurance etc.), SPM Data Migration (relevant experience including data translation / matching between schema's), SPM Testing (Strategy & Execution), SPM Release & Configuration Management (including Change), SPM DevOps, SPM System Support & DBA, SPM Live Running, SPM Training (Technical).

Renewal: November 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368064 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368064

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368064
  Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System - The Authority is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Social Programme Management (SPM) Services split into a two lots for the provision of SPM Projects and SPM Resources.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595739
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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