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title: "Organisational Reference Source"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794937"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2025-04-01"
---

# Organisational Reference Source

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794937

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Ltd, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "Organisational Reference Source" project, classified under the Education industry category. The awarded contract aims to provide a single reference resource to improve data quality across SDS and partner systems, enhancing reporting consistency. The procurement method was limited and did not require prior publication due to being executed through the Crown Commercial Services Gcloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded on 7th January 2025 to Dun & Bradstreet, a large-scale supplier located in London. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £60,537.00.

This tender offers a profitable avenue for businesses skilled in data management and reference resource solutions, as it focuses on enhancing data quality and reporting frameworks within public sector organizations. Companies specializing in IT services, data analytics, and reporting systems will find significant growth opportunities by competing in similar projects. By participating in Gcloud frameworks, businesses can streamline their entry into public sector contracts and potentially secure substantial projects that aim to improve organisational efficiency and data robustness.

## Notice

a single reference resource to allow improvement of data quality across SDS and partner systems as well as enhancing the robustness and consistency in reporting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

a single reference resource to allow improvement of data quality across SDS and partner systems as well as enhancing the robustness and consistency in reporting. Please note that as this requirement was procured through Gcloud 14, the award criteria is different to the options that are available through PCS. The Gcloud 14 process was followed as per the Crown Commercial Services guidelines

### Procurement Information

This procurement was carried out through the Crown Commercial Services, Gcloud 14 therefore did not need to be published

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527247 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,537 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUN & BRADSTREET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527247

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527247
  Organisational Reference Source - a single reference resource to allow improvement of data quality across SDS and partner systems as well as enhancing the robustness and consistency in reporting

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794937
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

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