Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Pin-RFI

Scottish Government

Published: Jun 11, 2026

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Software and Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 300.0 million.

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 the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Scottish Procurement intents 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 if progressed will continue from the existing Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Agreement which is due to expire in April 2027. Details in the link below:
https: //www.gov.scot/publications/software-value-added-reseller-services-framework-sp-21-034/
In order to inform the commodity strategy. Scottish Procurement is seeking views from suppliers and stakeholders via an attached RFI and questionnaire, Link below and within RFI: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u

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 attached Request for Information which includes a link to an Online Questionnaire. Questionnaire also available from the link below: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u
The survey closing time and date is midday on 9 July 2026. Scottish public sector organisations will be able to join this arrangement at any time: the new framework will not be mandated.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Government

Scottish Government has issued 535 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 90 currently open and 262 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. 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 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies 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 £300,000,000. 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.