Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Pin-RFI

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  "date": "2026-06-11T10:16:33+01:00",
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        "description": "Scottish Procurement intends to create a national collaborative framework arrangement for use by the wider Scottish public sector for the provision of software and software supporting services.\nThe full scope, structure and lotting arrangements have still to be determined, however the following list provides details on the current services being offered to the Scottish public sector:\n-Purchase of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software & support services.\n-Services in support of purchased software - including but not limited to software support, software implementation services and Software as a service (SaaS).\n-Helpdesk facilities - a 24/7 helpdesk to provide support and advice.\n- Asset recording of all purchased software\n- Aggregation of bulk software purchases.\n-Running of pricing competitions between software options to identify further savings.\n-Provision of advice with regards to licencing.\n- Licencing compliance checks.\n- Maintenance of software licence records, software audit services, data migration services and software asset management.\nSuppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information which includes a link to an Online Questionnaire. Questionnaire also available from the link below: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u\nThe survey closing time and date is midday on 9 July 2026 Additional information: Scottish public sector organisations will be able to join this arrangement at any time: the new framework will not be mandated."
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    "title": "Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Pin-RFI",
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    "description": "Scottish Procurement intents to create a national collaborative framework arrangement for use by the wider Scottish public sector for the provision of software and software supporting services. (Full scope to be defined).\nThe new framework if progressed will continue from the existing Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Agreement which is due to expire in April 2027. Details in the link below:\nhttps://www.gov.scot/publications/software-value-added-reseller-services-framework-sp-21-034/\nIn order to inform the commodity strategy. Scottish Procurement is seeking views from suppliers and stakeholders via an attached RFI and questionnaire, Link below and within RFI: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u",
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      "description": "Software package and information systems"
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      "name": "Scottish Government",
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        "locality": "Glasgow",
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  "description": "Scottish Procurement is using a Microsoft Forms questionnaire to collate responses.\nSuppliers, Public sector organisations and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information (RFI) which includes a link to the Online Questionnaire accessible from the following link: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u\nThe survey closing time and date is Midday on 9 July 2026\nIf you are an SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help offering expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. Please find further information at the link below:\nhttps://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/\nThis notice is issued to provide and gather information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Procurement shall manage this proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.\nThe information contained within this Prior Information Notice, or in any communication made between Scottish Government and any supplier (in relation to this requirement), must not be assumed as creating a contract or agreement.\nScottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however  incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process.\nNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831436.\n(SC Ref:831436)",
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