---
title: "Education Reform Programme Support - Digital Pathfinder"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000744308"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000744308.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-09-11"
---

# Education Reform Programme Support - Digital Pathfinder

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000744308

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Education Reform Programme Support – Digital Pathfinder" project. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 11th September 2023, with a total value of GBP 566,000. The project involves the establishment of a new agency for Scottish education, an independent Inspectorate, and a new qualifications body.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the services sector to participate in supporting the Education Reform Programme. Companies with expertise in digital services and project management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract was awarded to Sopra Steria Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh. Interested businesses can find more details on the contract via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

## Notice

A third party service to support the Digital Pathfinder project within the Education Reform Programme. Key aims of the programme are the establishment of a new agency for Scottish education, a new independent Inspectorate and a new qualifications body. This project is in place to define and agree the work required to underpin cost-effective and seamless digitally enabled services for the programme, which are being defined through the roles and responsibilities and Strategic Target Operating Model initiatives.

### Procurement Information

Call-Off from CCS G-CLOUD 13 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488005 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £566,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488005

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488005
  Education Reform Programme Support - Digital Pathfinder - A third party service to support the Digital Pathfinder project within the Education Reform Programme. Key aims of the programme are the establishment of a new agency for Scottish education, a new independent Inspectorate and a new qualifications body. This project is in place to define and agree the work required to underpin cost-effective and seamless digitally enabled services for the programme, which are being defined through the roles and responsibilities and Strategic Target Operating Model initiatives.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744308

## Provenance

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