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title: "Award of SAAS20(2)5-27 Core Systems Replacement - Low Code Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802960"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Award of SAAS20(2)5-27 Core Systems Replacement - Low Code Platform

Buyer: STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802960

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS), located in Edinburgh, focuses on the digital transformation and core systems replacement initiative. This contract refers to the award of a low-code platform for enhancing SAAS's capabilities, specifically in designing intuitive online journeys and improving case handling. Valtech Limited, based in London, has been awarded the contract. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting Customer Relation Management software packages, with an award value of £1,428,942. The award stage, dated 27 March 2026, marks the culmination of the tendering process initiated by SAAS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in software development, particularly those specialising in low-code platforms. Businesses equipped to deliver robust digital solutions that align with public sector needs for improved service delivery, data security, and resiliency in governance would benefit from engaging in such procurements. The contract spans an initial five-year term with provisions for extensions, indicating long-term collaboration potential. Suppliers in the software services industry who demonstrate a commitment to professional service excellence can leverage such awards to further their growth with esteemed public agencies like SAAS.

## Notice

This is the contract award notice not a new tender opportunity.SAAS sought a software provider for a low-code platform to support our digital transformation and core systems replacement initiative.The new platform will enable SAAS to design simpler, more intuitive online journeys, improve case handling and respond more flexibly to changing policy and student needs. It will also strengthen data security, governance and service resilience, ensuring public funds are managed responsibly and transparently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552714 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,428,942 |
| 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 | STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ESRI (UK; HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS; LOCHLIE CONSTRUCTION; STANDARD BIOTOOLS; THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE; VALTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:42 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552714

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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