---
title: "Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666946"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-09-13"
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# Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666946

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has announced the completion of a procurement process titled "Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland." This project falls under the services industry category, focusing on improving connectivity in Scotland. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Sopra Steria Limited on 17 August 2021, with a total contract value of £69,746. The procurement process was based in Edinburgh, and relevant tender details were initiated on 13 September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in strategic consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public service and business case development. Companies looking to expand their operations in the public sector, especially large firms that can navigate complex public procurement processes, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of the Scottish Government as the contracting authority underscores the potential for partnership in public sector projects, where innovation and effective service delivery are crucial.

## Notice

award of a Contract for the Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

award a Contract for the Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427289 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,746 |

## 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 | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427289

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427289
  Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland - award of a Contract for the Co-design of a Strategic Outline Business Case for Connecting Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666946

## Provenance

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