Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System

What this is

The Scottish Government is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Technology and Cyber Services for Scottish public sector bodies. The DPS covers a wide range of digital and cyber technology services including digital transformation, cyber security, cloud services, data and analytics, and related consultancy. The DPS is open to new suppliers throughout its 4-year lifetime until March 2027.

Key points

• Broad DPS covering digital transformation, cyber security, cloud, data and analytics
• DPS open to new suppliers throughout lifetime until 31 March 2027
• Available to all Scottish public sector bodies
• Mini-competitions with Quality 40-80% / Price 20-60% weighting
• Cyber security certifications may be required per lot

Who can bid

Suppliers must demonstrate relevant technical ability in digital technology and/or cyber security. Relevant certifications may be required per lot. ESPD required. Exclusion grounds per Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

How it is scored

DPS admission on pass/fail selection criteria. Individual call-off contracts evaluated on Quality 40-80% and Price 20-60%, with exact weightings confirmed per mini-competition.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS-Tender (publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Available to all Scottish public sector bodies.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality.

Contract period

48 months (4 years) from establishment. DPS open to new suppliers throughout its lifetime until 31 March 2027.

Classification

CPV 72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support 48000000 — Software package and information systems Scotland