Software and Software Support Framework

Concepts

• software package
• national collaborative framework arrangement
• glasgow
• helpdesk and support
• national collaborative framework
• software
• software services
• provision of software
• software support framework
• software supporting services

Location

Scotland

Description

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 (full scope to be defined). The new framework will build on the success of the current NHS Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) agreement which is due to expire in January 2023 .

Total Quantity or Scope

Scottish Procurement intends to create a national collaborative framework for use by the wider Scottish public sector for provision of software and software supporting services. Please read and complete the RFI questionnaire attached to this Notice. Please respond to the questionnaire in MS Word format to ICTServicesAndSoftwareTeam@gov.scot The survey closing time and date is noon,19 April 2022.

CPV Codes

• 48000000 - Software package and information systems
• 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
• 72260000 - Software-related services

Indicators

Other Information

Details at the link below: https://www.gov.scot/publications/software-value-added-re-seller-framework/ In order to inform the strategy, Scottish Procurement is seeking views from suppliers Please see separate document for additional information. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire in the attachments. The RFI closing time and date is midday on 19 April 2022. If you’re an SME or 3rd sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business . Please find further information at the link below: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk This notice is issued to provide and gather information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Scottish Procurement shall manage this proposed procurement process on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The information contained within this Prior Information Notice, or in any communication made between Scottish Government and any supplier (in relation to this requirement), must not be assumed as creating a contract or agreement. Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process. 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=689160. (SC Ref:689160)