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title: "Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829801"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829801

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## Summary

Social Security Scotland has issued a contract notice for the Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement, situated in the UKM region, specifically in Dundee, UK. This procurement, employing an open procedure, is designed to hire developers for the Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform, and is divided into two lots: SPM Projects and SPM Resources. With a significant budget of £80,000,000 over four years, the procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage, with the submission deadline for proposals set for 10th July 2026. The framework is purposed for social protection services and seeks to establish a panel of suppliers across multiple scale projects.

This tender offers an expansive opportunity for businesses with expertise in technology and social program management services to grow by participating in projects that focus on end-to-end delivery and resource provision for Social Security Scotland. Companies proficient in software development, systems integration, and experienced with the Merative Cúram platform will find this framework well-suited due to the expected depth of engagement in configuration and deployment stages. Businesses that meet stringent quality and economic criteria, and are capable of offering advanced services in software and data-centric domains, including agile and DevOps practices, will gain the most from qualifying in this framework, further facilitated by the electronic submission method ensuring wide accessibility.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. It is proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects will focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources will focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.

### Lot Information

SPM Projects

This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Projects. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Framework Award. The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)

Renewal: Framework will be considered for re-procurement after the proposed 4 year term.

SPM Resources

This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Resources. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Framework Award. The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)

Renewal: Framework will be considered for re-procurement after the proposed 4 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558399 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In four years time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558399
- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554234

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554234
  Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Prior Information Notice - Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. Its proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects would focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources would focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558399
  Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice - Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform. It is proposed that there will be two lots - Lot 1: SPM Projects will focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service. - Lot 2: SPM Resources will focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829801
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829260
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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