Official UK procurement notice
Data Fixes & IT Solution — UK public procurement notice
Authority: Qualifications Scotland·Consortium: 6 public authorities
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submission deadline 31 Mar 202712:00 BST · 189d 11h left
Lots 4see the lot list below
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionQualifications Scotland requires the provision of three services over the life of the contract, however, it should be noted that for the data fixes, there is an expectation that the number required will diminish over the life of the contract as the Application code work is completed and the root causes are identified and fixed. The Application code work will be a priority, one-off piece of work to address known issues with the processing of user requests and the issuing of cards
CPV: Computer training services · Computer-user familiarisation and training services · Database software development services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Project and design preparation, estimation of costs · Project management consultancy services · Project-design services other than for construction work · System implementation planning services · Technical training services · Telecommunication consultancy services · Telecommunications services · Training services
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market (open)
- Bids received
- 4 bids received · 5 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Digital Technology Projects and ServicesCancelled
Qualifications Scotland requires the provision of three services over the life of the contract, however, it should be noted that for the data fixes, there is an expectation that the number required will diminish over the life of the contract as the Application code work is completed and the root causes are identified and fixed. The Application code work will be a priority, one-off piece of work to address known issues with the processing of user requests and the issuing of cards
- Extensions
- Application Code Work & Digital Cards / E-wallets
- Second stage
- 50–null candidates invited to tender
- Variant bids
- not allowed
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Lot #2Digital Technology Resources
The Digital Technology Resources Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital technology projects or services provided by Public Bodies. Resources will typically assist with the delivery of digital technology requirements and will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks.
The nature of digital technology resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; digital specialists, project & programme managers, user researcher, digital service design, business analysts, system designer, solutions architect, data architect, data…
- Second stage
- 50–null candidates invited to tender
- Variant bids
- not allowed
64200000 Telecommunications services71242000 Project and design preparation, estimation of costs71316000 Telecommunication consultancy services72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72224000 Project management consultancy services72224100 System implementation planning services
Lot #3Digital Training Services
The Digital Training Services Lot will provide 3rd party ICT training services and support for Public Bodies.
The nature of services and resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; off the shelf ICT training courses such as PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, etc. This could also include bespoke ICT training development for internal systems or an end to end service such as training requirements gathering, training strategy development and implementation. Individual trainers and training services such as "train the trainer" or Agile coaching are also included in scope…
- Second stage
- 20–null candidates invited to tender
- Variant bids
- not allowed
72212931 Training software development services80500000 Training services80531200 Technical training services80533000 Computer-user familiarisation and training services80533100 Computer training services
Lot #4Cyber Security Services
Cyber Security Services Lot will provide cyber security services and resources that will aim to support digital and cyber resilience for public bodies.
The nature of services and resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are; Cyber Security Specialists, Cyber Security services such as:- Penetration Testing, Cyber Security training and Assessment, Security Architecture Services, Risk Assessment and Management Services, Audit Review & Compliance, Incident Management & Response, Security Testing and Digital Forensics.
The scope of this Lot will focus on the s…
- Second stage
- 20–null candidates invited to tender
- Variant bids
- not allowed
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored
Published sub-criteria (6)
- Quality — 80
- Project Management — 15
- Value for Money — 25
- Proposed Processes, Service Support & Development — 30
- Fair Work Practices — 5
- price — 25
Published award criteria (7)
- Technical — 40 - 80 %
- price — 25
- Quality — 80
- Project Management — 15
- Value for Money — 25
- Proposed Processes, Service Support & Development — 30
- Fair Work Practices — 5
Conditions of participation1
- Suitability
Applicants from the UK will be required to provide their tax reference numbers: i.e. Value Added Tax registration number, PAYE collection reference and Corporation Tax or Self-Assessment reference, as applicable. Please enter this number in section 2A more…
question 2A.2 & 3 of the SPD. Overseas and non-UK Potential Participants will be required to submit a certificate of tax compliance obtained from the country in which they are a resident for tax purposes. The Authority has the right to request evidence that entry criteria is still valid at any point during the lifecycle of the Dynamic Purchasing System with evidence to be provided via an updated SPD to the Authority within 5 working days of request being issued. Approved suppliers will be asked to confirm their details annually on the anniversary of the implementation of the DPS. It is a requirement of this DPS that suppliers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance as a minimum indicated below in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force: Public Liability insurance of Minimum GBP 1M Employers Liability insurance of Minimum GBP 5M Professional Indemnity insurance of Minimum GBP 1M Project specific insurance levels will be issued alongside the tender documentation at call-off stage. The Dynamic Purchasing System will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodi…
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 22 Sept 2026, 11:10 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Sept 2026, 11:10 BST
- Authority reference
QS022- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-037f60
Contract terms
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
- There will be an ongoing requirement to provide management information on the call-off contracts awarded through the DPS.
Publisher note: (SC Ref:843639)
How it was run
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ↗
- Admission period ends
- 31 Mar 2027, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
4 published dates · Europe/London- Next notice expected12 Dec 2022, 00:00 GMT
- Notice published1 day ago22 Sept 2026, 11:10 BST
- Invitations to tender expectedin 189 days31 Mar 2027, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsin 189 days · period end, not a bid countdown31 Mar 2027, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecastSuppliers appointed 5admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 44 from SMEs
Contracts signed 6latest 18 Sept 2026
6 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates — see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Contract 089507-2026-QS022-1
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Value
- £324,000
- Status
- active
Contract 043462-2026-1
- Signed
- 29 Apr 2026
- Value
- £486,000
- Status
- active
National Primary Care Clinician Database (NPCCD)
- Signed
- 29 Apr 2026
- Value
- £729,000
- Status
- active
- Change A contract notice modification is being published to rectify an omission in the original contract notice, which did not include the provision for contract extensions. This modification adds the option to extend the contract by a further two years. — Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: The original contract notice inadvertently omitted reference to the available two-year extension option. This modification notice is being published to correct that omission and to align the published notice with the intended contractual provisions. No other substantive changes are being made to the contract.
Strategic Consulting Professional Services
- Signed
- 1 Dec 2025
- Value
- £693,000
- Status
- active
- Change NHS is exercising the use of Part 2 of the contract (detailed in II.2.4). Additional services are required to continue ongoing work in relation to this contract. The contract value is therefore being increased from 450,000GBP to 693,000GBP to allow for the additional services to be undertaken. — Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Utilisation of Part 2 of the contract to allow continuity of service and prevent delays on key NSS programmes.
Contract 030155-2024-698838-1
- Signed
- 18 Sept 2024
- Value
- £399,468
- Status
- active
Contract 026925-2023-case/609245-1
- Signed
- 1 Sept 2023
- Value
- £700,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Digital Technology Projects and Services | 4bids · 4 electronic · 6 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
Notice history
18 events · 8 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Mar 2023- Status changed to complete22 Sept 2026, 11:10 BST
- Procurement method changed22 Sept 2026, 11:10 BST
- Buyer details updated22 Sept 2026, 11:10 BST
- Status changed15 Jul 2026, 15:06 BST
- Procurement method changed15 Jul 2026, 15:06 BST
- Status changed to complete12 May 2026, 13:28 BST
- Procurement method changed12 May 2026, 13:28 BST
- Buyer details updated12 May 2026, 13:28 BST
- Status changed15 Jan 2026, 15:39 GMT
- Procurement method changed15 Jan 2026, 15:39 GMT
- Buyer details updated15 Jan 2026, 15:39 GMT
- Status changed to complete12 Sept 2023, 11:54 BST
- Deadline withdrawn12 Sept 2023, 11:54 BST
- Buyer details updated12 Sept 2023, 11:54 BST
- Status changed to active1 Mar 2023, 16:48 GMT
- Procurement method changed1 Mar 2023, 16:48 GMT
- Deadline published: 31 Mar 2027, 12:00 BST1 Mar 2023, 16:48 GMT
- Buyer details updated1 Mar 2023, 16:48 GMT
Routine re-releases (8)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 15 Jan 2026
- 2024-09: 1 release · 20 Sept 2024
- 2023-09: 1 release · 12 Sept 2023
- 2023-03: 1 release · 1 Mar 2023
- 2022-11: 1 release · 4 Nov 2022
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
4 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Scottish GovernmentContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral public services
- The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)Contracting authority
- The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sherrif CourtReview body
- Edinburgh Sherriff CourtReview body
- Sheriff CourtReview body
- Sheriff Court HouseReview body
Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market
5 commercial parties on the notice- CapgeminiAdmitted to the market
- Cruise Technologies LimitedAdmitted to the market
- Quorum Network Resources LtdAdmitted to the market
- Storm ID LtdAdmitted to the market
- Sword IT SolutionsAdmitted to the market
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria