---
title: "Award of Provision of Solution Architect"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688903"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688903.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-05-23"
---

# Award of Provision of Solution Architect

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688903

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, seeking a Solution Architect for the Social Security Directorate. The tender, titled "Award of Provision of Solution Architect," falls under the services category. It is located in Scotland, with the tender period running from 6th June 2022 to 5th December 2022. The tender was awarded on 18th May 2022, with a total contract value of £80,477. The method of procurement is classified as a tender, reflecting a competitive bidding process with two bids received.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for consultancies and firms specialising in IT solutions, architecture, and personnel services. Businesses that can offer expertise in social security systems and have a proven track record in providing architects for complex projects will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could open the door to future collaborations with public sector organisations and enhance visibility within the market.

## Notice

Social Security Directorate are seeking the provision of a Solution Architect

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449097 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,477 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; BRIDGET DEBOYS; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; COMMUNITY ENERGY SCOTLAND; D&J TAXIS; EDINBURGH SHOWTEC & EDINBURGH SHOWLITE (OPERATING UNDER EDINBURGH SHOWTEC; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; HARVEY NASH; JOHNSONS APPAREL MASTER; LEAD SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; MARINE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS; ROBERT ROLLO & SONS; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; SMARTS; SWECO; THE WAREHOUSE SOUND SERVICES; VENESKY BROWN; VISION EVENTS (UK) LTD (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; WAR PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 08:25 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449097

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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