--- title: "Testing Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Testing Services Framework Agreement Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510.json) ## Summary Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, has announced a tender for a "Testing Services Framework Agreement" intended to provide testing services for IT systems. The procurement falls under the services category and is managed using a restricted procedure, which is a selective procurement method. The tender is issued as part of a framework agreement anticipated to cover a substantial budget of £54,000,000. Bidders are required to submit their offers electronically by 18th June 2026. The procurement process's key stages include an invitation to the second stage on 8th July 2026, after which the successful bidders will be announced. The procurement is scoped for the UKM region, and it aligns with the industry classification 72254100 (CPV). The agreement's duration is set for 1440 days, showcasing a long-term engagement with potential renewals post the framework term. This tender offers ample opportunity for businesses specialising in IT testing services to expand their operations and establish a relationship with a significant governmental authority. Ideal candidates are those with proven experience in delivering similar services, holding necessary certifications such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO27001. Additionally, firms capable of demonstrating robust financial resilience and possessing appropriate insurance levels are well-positioned to compete. Businesses that adhere to quality and environmental management standards, proven through certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, will find themselves particularly well-suited to participate. The buoyant budget and regional scope of this framework provide scope for substantial business growth, especially for firms able to collaborate in the specified community benefit initiatives, thereby enhancing both economic and social value. ## Notice Testing Services for IT Systems ### Lot Information Testing Services This will be to provide testing services in any form required e.g. a full testing service or testing for specific projects or test phases. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term Testing Resources This lot will provide testing resources to augment existing testing teams. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556180 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 19/05/2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000,000 | | Lots value | £54,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4BF | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72254100 - Systems testing services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556180 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556180 Testing Services Framework Agreement - Testing Services for IT Systems ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829510 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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