---
title: "SPM Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement (ORCI)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633499"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000633499.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-10-16"
---

# SPM Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement (ORCI)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633499

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the project titled "SPM Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement (ORCI)" under a selective procurement method. This contract, valued at £8,900,000, pertains to the industry category of services, specifically focusing on operational and continuous improvement under the Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was officially signed on 29th July 2020, following a competitive tender phase where two bids were submitted. The delivery address for this contract is within the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand in the public sector, particularly those specialising in service delivery, operational management, and programme improvement. Companies with strong technical capabilities and a track record in similar projects, especially large scale firms like IBM UK Ltd, may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature, given the quality and price criteria applied in the award process. Additionally, the possibility of contract extensions offers room for ongoing engagement for successful bidders.

## Notice

Award of SPM Services for Operational and Continuous Improvement under the Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from Lot 1 (Projects) of Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System.

Options: The Purchaser may extend the period of this Contract for up to a period of 12 months in the form of two 6 month additional extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397325 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397325

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397325
  SPM Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement (ORCI) - Award of SPM Services for Operational and Continuous Improvement under the Social Programme Management (SPM) Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633499

## Provenance

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