Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
Lisa Pittman or Debra MacLeod
ICTServicesAndSoftwareTeam@gov.scot
Telephone
+44 1412425628
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Software and Software Support Framework
Reference number
SP-21-034
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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 (full scope to be defined).
The new framework will build on the success of the current NHS Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) agreement which is due to expire in June 2022 . Details at the link below:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/software-value-added-re-seller-framework/
In order to inform the commodity strategy, Scottish Procurement is seeking views from suppliers and stakeholders .
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
The 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:
- Purchase of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software & support services
- Services in support of purchased software - including but not limited to software support, software implementation services and Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Helpdesk facilities - a 24/7 helpdesk to provide support and advice
- Asset recording of all purchased software
- Aggregation of bulk software purchases
- Running of pricing competitions between software options to identify further savings;
- Provision of advice with regards to licencing.
- Licencing compliance checks
- Maintenance of software licence records, software audit services, data migration services and software asset management
Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information (RFI) Online Questionnaire accessible via the link below:
https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/4k1tstzpyw
The survey closing time and date is midday on 20 August 2021.
two.2.14) Additional information
Scottish public sector organisations will be able to join this arrangement at any time; the new framework will not be mandated.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Scottish Procurement is using the Questback survey tool to collate responses.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information (RFI) Online Questionnaire accessible via the link below:
https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/4k1tstzpyw
The survey closing time and date is midday on 20 August 2021.
If you’re an SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business . Please find further information at the link below:
This 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.
The 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.
Scottish 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.
(SC Ref:661777)