Social Program Management (SPM) Framework Agreement - Contract Notice

Social Security Scotland

Published: Jun 19, 2026

Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 80.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 10, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Social Security Scotland is looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for development services for our Curam Social Program Management (SPM) business and technology platform.
It is proposed that there will be two lots
- Lot 1: SPM Projects will focus on small/medium/large scale projects where the supplier is responsible for projects relating to the end-to-end delivery of the service.
- Lot 2: SPM Resources will focus on the individual or team resources deployed to either backfill staff or fulfil a role. Overall, Social Security Scotland has responsibility for the delivery of the service but may require support to meet its objectives.

Lot: SPM Projects — This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Projects.
Stages in the procurement are:
1. Prior Information Notice issued.
2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition
3. Invitation to Tender
4. Framework Award. The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)

Lot: SPM Resources — This will be an open procedure to procure Social Program Management (SPM) Framework suppliers to cover the requirement for SPM Resources.
Stages in the procurement are:
1. Prior Information Notice issued.
2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition
3. Invitation to Tender
4. Framework Award. The estimated value in this notice for the framework, across both lots is 80000000 GBP (ex VAT) which is based on 4 years. As there are pricing elements that are based on volume, the framework does enable the Purchaser potentially to spend beyond this value during the framework (note: the estimated value is not guaranteed)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 19, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £80,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Social Security Scotland in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.