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title: "Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742536"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-11-01"
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# Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742536

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract awarded to Ember Technology Ltd by Scottish Enterprise involves the delivery of a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network. The contract commenced on 31st October 2023, with a value of £123,060. Scottish Enterprise, a central purchasing body in Glasgow, UK, awarded the contract in the services category. The opportunity was open for suppliers, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract aims to enhance digital business network management to support the GlobalScot community.

This tender for the Digital Network Management Platform presents growth opportunities for businesses adept in providing digital solutions and software services. The contract period is for 36 months, with a possible extension of 12 months. Businesses specializing in software as a service (SaaS) solutions catering to network management would find this tender appealing. The procurement stage reached the award phase in an open procedure, providing visibility and access to interested service providers. The location for the procurement is in Glasgow, UK, offering a platform for local businesses to participate and contribute to the GlobalScot network's digital transformation.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot network. The contract is expected to start in mid-October for a duration of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot network Scottish Enterprise International Networks wish to procure a digital business network management solution would continue to support and engage the GlobalScot community to achieve the best outcomes from a long-standing network of globally based influential business leaders, with the current platform hosted at www.globalscot.com. The expectation is that this will be a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. The web-based platform solution will: - Allow the promotion of the GlobalScot support services to the Scottish ecosystem. - Enable stakeholders (business leaders, entrepreneurs, Scottish public sector) to register to access GlobalScot expertise and connect with GlobalScots. - Onboard new GlobalScots and provide features and functionality to enable the network to self-serve and collaborate; enabling them with the information to do so. - Additionally, enable back-office administration and management of the network including reporting.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491689 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,060 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMBER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212222 - Web server software development services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491689
- 31 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487250

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=9
  18th September 2023 - Response to Data Migration Query - Database Fields
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=8
  18th September 2023 - Response to Data Migration Query
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=5
  31st August 2023 - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=6
  31st August 2023 - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=7
  31st August 2023 - P24-0026 - Relevant Contract - Climate change plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=1
  31st August 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=2
  31st August 2023 - Appendix 4 - Functional Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=3
  31st August 2023 - Appendix 5 - Non-functional requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487250&idx=4
  31st August 2023 - Appendix 1 - CEST result
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487250
  Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot network. The contract is expected to start in mid-October for a duration of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491689
  Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot Network - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to deliver a Digital Network Management Platform (SaaS) for the GlobalScot network. The contract is expected to start in mid-October for a duration of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742536
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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