The University is seeking the provision, implementation, transition and ongoing support of a SaaS Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution.
The scope of this procurement includes:
- Provision of the backup and recovery platform.
- Associated cloud storage services.
- Software...
The University is seeking the provision, implementation, transition and ongoing support of a SaaS Enterprise Backup and Recovery solution.
The scope of this procurement includes:
- Provision of the backup and recovery platform.
- Associated cloud storage services.
-...
Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a multi lot, multi supplier framework agreement for SDS and on behalf of the Devolved Governments (DGs) of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks.
Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a multi lot, multi supplier framework agreement for SDS and on behalf of the Devolved Governments (DGs) of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks.
Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
Deadline
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Value
£3.6m
Key dates and value
Status
Closed
Submission deadline
17 Aug 2026
Published
6 Jul 2026
Location
Scotland
Overview
The Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and technical services across seven lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by Scottish Government, Building Standards Division only and will enable the procurement of specialist support in the following areas:
Lot 1: Fire
Lot 2: Safety/Accessibility
Lot 3: Energy (Software, Tools and Methodology)
Lot 4: Energy (Policy and Research)
Lot 5: Environment and Sustainability
Lot 6: Structure
Lot 7: Non-technical
Economic operators may bid for one, several, or all lots. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of services that may be awarded under the Framework Agreement.
Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
The estimated maximum framework value is GBP 4,000,000.
Call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement may be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The Authority reserves the right to use either method as appropriate to the specific requirement.
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About the buyer
Scottish Government has published 89 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £1.7bn. 25 of them are currently open.
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