Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
Monteith House, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1698688824
E-mail: procurement@sds.co.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Non Departmental Public Body
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NOS Database Hosting and Maintenance
Reference number: P24-022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72222300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Skills Development Scotland has a multi-lot requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service. Skills Development Scotland also has a requirement to procure a supplier to provide technical support and maintenance services for the UK National Occupational Standards system, including the website, database and associated components.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a supplier to host the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) system which is an Umbraco website currently hosted on an Azure application service.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meets Specification of Requirements
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Methodology and Approach
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Change and Risk Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Cyber Security
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
112 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/06/2025
End:
31/05/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This Lot is for - Lot 1 NOS Website and Database Hosting. The estimated value for this lot is 112500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of the tendered services covers providing SDS with on-going support and maintenance for the NOS system and database. Skills Development Scotland may require the successful supplier to undertake development work to improve the functionality of the database.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Meets Specification of Requirements
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Methodology and Approach
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Change and Risk Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Cyber Security
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Added Value
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
187 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/06/2025
End:
31/05/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract can be extended for up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Skills Development Scotland.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This Lot is for - Lot 2 NOS Website and Database Maintenance and Support. The estimated value for this lot is 187500 GBP for the duration of the contract including any applicable extension periods
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender document as well as the online Single Procurement Document (SPD) module
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender document as well as the online Single Procurement Document (SPD) module
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender document as well as the online Single Procurement Document (SPD) module
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender document as well as the online Single Procurement Document (SPD) module
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
Place:
via Public Contracts Scotland
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
SDS Procurement Team via Tender box
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender document as well as the online Single Procurement Document (SPD) module
NOTE: 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=791126.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:791126)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=791126
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Sheriff Clerk's Office
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414185248
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Monteith House, First Floor, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
UK
E-mail: procurement@sds.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Monteith House, First Floor, 11 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DY
UK
E-mail: procurement@sds.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/02/2025