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title: "NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791126"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2025-10-07"
---

# NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791126

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Skills Development Scotland Ltd, a non-departmental public body based in Glasgow, UK. They are seeking suppliers for the "NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance" project, falling under the education industry category. This multi-lot requirement includes the hosting of the UK National Occupational Standards system and the provision of technical support and maintenance services, with the tender now in the award stage as of 7th October 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracts were signed on 25th June 2025. The procurement covers services applicable across the UK region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, by engaging in substantial public sector contracts valued at £112,500 and £187,500 for lots involving website/database hosting and maintenance, respectively. Such contracts can provide sustainable business growth and enhance market presence for businesses with expertise in digital services, database management, and cloud hosting. The open procurement method and focus on meeting specific quality and price criteria make this tender competitive yet accessible for companies ready to meet the requirements set forth by Skills Development Scotland.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland has a multi-lot requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Skills Development Scotland also has a requirement to procure a supplier to provide technical support and maintenance services for the UK National Occupational Standards system, including the website, database and associated components.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service.. This Lot is for - Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting. The estimated value for this lot is 112500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods

Renewal: This contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland

Lot 2 - NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support

The scope of the tendered services covers providing SDS with on-going support and maintenance for the NOS system and database. Skills Development Scotland may require the successful supplier to undertake development work to improve the functionality of the database.. This Lot is for - Lot 2 NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support. The estimated value for this lot is 187500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540787 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £281,535 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVEIS; BRIDGEALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540787
- 19 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524287

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=11
  5th March 2025 - P24-022 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=14
  5th March 2025 - P24-022 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=12
  5th March 2025 - Appendix 2 - Bidder Response Form ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=13
  5th March 2025 - Appendix 2 - Bidder Response Form ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=2
  5th March 2025 - Appendix 2 - Bidder Response Form ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=1
  5th March 2025 - P24-022 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=6
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 5 - Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=7
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 6 - Architectural Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=8
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 7 - Service Priority, Impact and Urgency Definitions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=9
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 8 - Lot 1 Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=10
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 9 - Lot 2 Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=3
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 3 - Lot 1 Hosting - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=4
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 3 - Lot 2 Maintenance - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524287&idx=5
  19th February 2025 - Appendix 4 - SDS Ts and Cs Above 50k - Final (20240301) (20250115 NOS Amendments - P24-022) (clean)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524287
  NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance - Skills Development Scotland has a multi-lot requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Skills Development Scotland also has a requirement to procure a supplier to provide technical support and maintenance services for the UK National Occupational Standards system, including the website, database and associated components.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540787
  NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance - Skills Development Scotland has a multi-lot requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Skills Development Scotland also has a requirement to procure a supplier to provide technical support and maintenance services for the UK National Occupational Standards system, including the website, database and associated components.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791126
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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