---
title: "OLS - Develpers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811252"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# OLS - Develpers

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811252

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, has successfully completed the award stage of a procurement process for “OLS - Develpers,” which falls under the services category, specifically focused on environmental protection. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, seeking interim software developers for the Online Licensing System (OLS), leveraging the Scottish Government framework. This award relates to Lot 2 of the DTCS Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Key activities were finalised with the contract being signed on 16th September 2025, and the contract currently holds an active status. The value of the contract awarded to Calba, based in Edinburgh, amounts to £135,485, and the project's delivery region is UKM.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in software development and digital services, particularly those specialising in environmental applications. Companies capable of providing interim software development expertise would find this tender appeal due to its focus on enhancing public sector digital infrastructure. The project promoted competition across the sector as evidenced by the receipt of 14 electronic bids, though notably none from SMEs or EU-based suppliers. Such initiatives bolster business growth by facilitating engagement with government projects, providing access to substantial frameworks and broadening market exposure for capable enterprises.

## Notice

NatureScot requires a mini-competition for Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot requires a mini-competition for Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).. Awarded against Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).Scottish Government framework https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-digital-technology-and-cyber-services-dps-buyer-guide/. Please note that at Section status of all bidders SME etc is unknown)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540008 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 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 | £135,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212331 - Project management software development services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540008

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540008
  OLS - Develpers - NatureScot requires a mini-competition for Interim Software Developers (Lot 2 DTCS DPS) for the Online Licensing System (OLS).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811252
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-digital-technology-and-cyber-services-dps-buyer-guide/

## Provenance

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