Testing Services Framework Agreement

Social Security Scotland

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 54.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 18, 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

Testing Services for IT Systems

Lot: 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. 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.

Lot: Testing Resources — This lot will provide testing resources to augment existing testing teams. 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day 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 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 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: May 20, 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 £54,000,000. 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 June 18, 2026. You have 27 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.