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title: "Procurement of a National Source to Contract System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805259"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-25"
---

# Procurement of a National Source to Contract System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805259

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the procurement of a National Source to Contract system, with the overarching aim of integrating the functionalities of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and PCS Tender into a singular system. The procurement process primarily falls under the services category within the general public services sector, with a geographic focus on the UKM region. Key documents related to this planned procurement were published on 25th July 2025, with further communication anticipated by 31st December 2025. Potential participants should note that this initiative is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and aligns with the EU's legal framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in eSourcing, contract management, and supplier performance solutions. Companies that can offer comprehensive software solutions or have experience with public procurement platforms would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on integrating existing systems suggests that businesses with a track record in system integration and custom software development for government entities could find lucrative growth opportunities by participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

It is our intention to establish a single system which has the current functionality of PCS and PCS Tender combined.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is our intention to establish a single system which can deliver the current functionality of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), and Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCST) combined. Currently the core solutions consist of: PCS, the national mandated advertising portal and PCST which provides eSourcing functionality comprising of eTendering, contract management and supplier performance management. The objective for this procurement is to establish a single system to deliver Organisation and user registration (for both buyers and suppliers), the creation and publication of public procurement notices, eSourcing functionality and contract management and supplier performance management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535501 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535501

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=1
  25th July 2025 - 1. Additional Information Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=2
  25th July 2025 - 2. Proposed Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=3
  25th July 2025 - 3. Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=4
  25th July 2025 - 4. Functional and Non-Functional Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=5
  25th July 2025 - 5. Annex C PCS Active Contracting Authorities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=6
  25th July 2025 - 6. Annex C PCST Active Contracting Authorities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535501&idx=7
  25th July 2025 - 7. Annex J PCS Buyer Application Decision Process
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535501
  Procurement of a National Source to Contract System - It is our intention to establish a single system which has the current functionality of PCS and PCS Tender combined.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805259
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805259

## Provenance

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