Testing Services Framework Agreement
A Tender Notice
by SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £54M
- Sector
- TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 20 May 2026
- Delivery
- To 28 May 2030 (est.)
- Deadline
- 18 Jun 2026 11:00
Related Terms
Location
Scotland:
2 buyers
- Social Security Scotland Dundee
- Scottish Government Glasgow
Description
Testing Services for IT Systems
Lot Division
| 1 | Testing Services This will be to provide testing services in any form required e.g. a full testing service or testing for specific projects or test phases. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. |
| 2 | Testing Resources
This lot will provide testing resources to augment existing testing teams. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 (Exclusion Grounds) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. |
Renewal Options
The framework may be re-let at the end of the Framework Term
Award Criteria
| Quality | 55 |
| price | 45 |
CPV Codes
- 72254100 - Systems testing services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Technical restrictions apply.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Economic operators may be excluded from this procurement exercise where any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds apply under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This procurement exercise is being conducted electronically via PCS-Tender. All procurement documents, tender responses, clarifications and communications will be managed through PCS-Tender. The successful bidder(s) may be required, prior to contract award, to provide supporting declarations, certificates and other evidence confirming compliance with the SPD and tender requirements. Failure to provide satisfactory evidence may result in exclusion from the procurement process. This Framework Agreement does not guarantee any minimum volumes of business. Requirements will be called off on an as-required basis throughout the contract term. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 31722. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Educational engagement: including STEM support activities, guest lectures, career events for local schools and colleges, or work experience opportunities. Community support: such as volunteering hours, support for local charities, or contributions to community programmes. Environmental improvements: including carbon reduction initiatives, waste minimisation actions, or participation in sustainability projects. Supply chain development: such as commitments to work with local SMEs, social enterprises, or voluntary sector organisations. (SC Ref:829510)
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-069c72
- FTS 045985-2026