--- title: "SAS Support" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Qualifications Authority" published: "2026-09-17" --- # SAS Support Buyer: Scottish Qualifications Authority Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286.json) ## Summary Qualifications Scotland is procuring a support arrangement for its SAS application system. The requirement is for ongoing application and software support services, classified under CPV 72261000. The work supports Qualifications Scotland Application Solutions and is to be delivered across the UK. Qualifications Scotland, an education-sector public body and central purchasing organisation, is the buyer. The procurement covers one requirement rather than separate lots: support for the organisation’s SAS system. The arrangement is intended to provide operational assistance for the existing system, making this relevant to suppliers that specialise in SAS support, application support, software maintenance or related managed services for public-sector or other structured organisational environments. The buyer reached the tender stage and invited offers through an open procedure. Bids must be submitted electronically in English by 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Bids are opened at the same date and time, with the award period starting then. The contract period is 720 days, with renewal options described as 12 months plus a further 12 months. There is one lot, and variant bids are not allowed. Bids must remain valid for 180 days after submission. The arrangement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. Electronic ordering and payment will be used, and electronic invoicing is permitted. The procurement value and detailed award criteria are not stated in the available process data. This opportunity suits businesses with practical expertise in supporting SAS application environments and maintaining business-critical software systems. Relevant suppliers are likely to be established SAS support providers, application managed-service companies, software maintenance specialists or larger IT service firms able to provide dependable ongoing assistance across the UK. The requirement calls for a structured service arrangement rather than a one-off product supply, so bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, service capacity and the ability to support an existing organisational system over an extended period. Suppliers must complete the required economic and technical selection material, including a Supplier Security Assessment, and submit an English-language electronic bid without variants. Public-sector or similarly regulated service experience would help businesses present a credible response. ## Notice Qualifications Scotland Application Solutions are seeking a support arrangement for our SAS system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Qualifications Scotland Application Solutions are seeking a support arrangement for our SAS system. Renewal: 12 months + 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564728 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Scottish Qualifications Authority | | Locality | MIDLOTHIAN | | Postcode area | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1FD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564728 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564728 SAS Support - Qualifications Scotland Application Solutions are seeking a support arrangement for our SAS system. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.go.uk - http://www.qualifications.gov.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843286 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=843286 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843286 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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