1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: University of Strathclyde
Legal type of the buyer: Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority: Education
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: SUMIT Project - Provision of Digital Products
Description: The SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) Project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The SUMIT Project will jointly develop, implement and evaluate a digitally enabled approach to enhance and inform the transformation of services within a test bed environment for 1,500 beneficiaries, adding value through three interrelated activities. 1. Collaborate with 4 local demonstrator sites in Northern Ireland (NI), the border counties of the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Scotland (SCO) to deliver a comprehensive skills development programme for 500 staff and facilitate good practice and knowledge exchange through a Community of Practice to enable implementation of digital products. 2. Co-design, develop and implement 3 digital products for people to confidently use digital devices and products to access support and improve health and wellbeing. 3. Undertake cross-border research and project evaluation to robustly evidence ‘what works,’ and apply learning throughout the project to inform service delivery, organisational change and policy development to reduce inequalities and foster resilient health and social care systems. The procurement is structured into three distinct but interrelated lots: • Lot 1 – Self-Directed Help: Digital tools enabling individuals to access information, guidance and support independently, including anonymous access where appropriate. • Lot 2 – Personalised Journey: Solutions supporting ongoing recovery and wellbeing through personalised tracking, goal-setting, service navigation and peer interaction. • Lot 3 – Service User Database: Capabilities to support person-held records and controlled data sharing across services, reducing duplication and enabling continuity of care. A key objective of the contract is to deliver outcome-based digital solutions, rather than prescriptive technical systems. Bidders are therefore required to demonstrate how their solutions achieve defined user and service outcomes, including improved access to support services, sustained user engagement, increased digital inclusion, and enhanced service insight through data and analytics. This approach reflects the programme’s emphasis on co-design and participatory development, ensuring that solutions are aligned with real user needs and are capable of achieving meaningful adoption. Queens University Belfast (QUB) is the overall lead for the project with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI - hosted by University of Strathclyde) leading on activity 2 above. In delivery with the wider SUMIT partners, DHI is seeking to develop and implement innovative routes to market for the cross-border procurement of 3 digitally enabled products. All solutions and services delivered under this contract must comply with all applicable data protection legislation in force within the jurisdictions of delivery, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) as implemented in the Republic of Ireland, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) together with the Data Protection Act 2018. The Contractor shall ensure that its solution remains fully compliant with these statutory requirements at all times throughout the term of the contract. This contract will also be available for use by SUMIT Core Partners; Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin, University of St Andrews, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Associate Partners; Alcohol Forum Ireland, Developing Healthy Communities NI, Dundalk Institute of Technology, North Eastern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (NE-RDATF), NHS Fife, Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA), Start360 and The Wheel. Any subsequent contracts awarded from this tender will also be available for use by Health Service Executive (HSE), Department of Health, Northern Ireland, NHS Public Services Delivery Scotland, Scottish health boards and special health boards, Scotland Excel, Scotland Excel's members and associate members as listed: https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members/?filter_2213. The aforementioned are participating authorities only and there is no commitment to take up any services and it does not confer any exclusivity to any supplier or contract awarded under this tender. A contract notice will also be published on Public Scotland Contracts (PCS) 09/06/2026 (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk) (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544117). Information will be posted on PCS to confirm a contract notice has been published on OJEU. NOTE: The open tender will be published on Public Contracts Scotland-Tender 09/06/2026 (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html) and you must register to access the tender documents and submit a tender. Please note PCS-T is the only place where tender documents are available and tenders can be submitted. Please visit the PCS-Tender website to express your interest in this Notice and access the tender documentation. Please search for Project Code project_32023 - SUMIT Project - Provision of Digital Products under ITTs Open to All Suppliers and use the Search/Filter function, then the Project Code from the dropdown list. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area. If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel. For further information on using PCS -Tender or finding an ITT or PQQ on PCS -Tender, please visit Information and Support page - Supplier User Guides. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are
Procedure identifier: 0bbf817b-cff2-4406-a750-1d2c98211c6d
Internal identifier: UOS-41813-2026
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
Main features of the procedure: This procurement is being conducted using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The requirement is divided into multiple lots, and interested economic operators may submit tenders for one or more lots. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) using a combination of quality and price criteria. All tender documents and submissions will be managed electronically via Public Contracts Scotland – Tender.
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 72500000 Computer-related services
Additional classification (cpv): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Learning & Teaching Building 49 Richmond Street
Town: Glasgow
Postcode: G1 1XU
Country: United Kingdom
Additional information: Services on this contract may be delivered across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 833 333,00 GBP
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
32014L0024 -
2.1.5.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders: 3
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: Procurement Document
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0001
Title: Self-directed Help
Description: Provision of a digital solution delivering accessible, self-directed information and support, enabling individuals to access trusted guidance and resources, including anonymous access where appropriate, with tools for content management and service insight.
Internal identifier: 1
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 72230000 Custom software development services
Additional classification (cpv): 72250000 System and support services
Options:
Description of the options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 31 months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the contracting authority, to extend for a further period of up to 2 x 12 months. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Learning & Teaching Building 49 Richmond Street
Town: Glasgow
Postcode: G1 1XU
Country: United Kingdom
Additional information: The services will be delivered in Scotland and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland as part of the PEACEPLUS cross-border programme.
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date: 01/08/2026
Duration: 55 Months
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals: 2
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 379 167,00 GBP
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given: Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds:
EU funds programme: European territorial cooperation (2014/2020)
Identifier of EU funds: 2021TC16RFIR001
Further details of EU funds: This procurement is being delivered as part of the Interreg VI‑A PEACEPLUS Programme (2021–2027), funded under the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) framework and supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The contract contributes to the delivery of the SUMIT project objectives, which focus on the development of innovative digital solutions, cross-border collaboration, and improved access to services across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. All contract activities are subject to the terms and conditions of the PEACEPLUS Programme, including applicable funding requirements, reporting obligations and audit provisions.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: Innovative purchase
Description: This lot covers the provision of a digitally enabled solution to support self-directed access to information, guidance and support services for individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges.
Green Procurement Criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
Social objective promoted: Accessibility for all
Innovation procurement: The procured works, supplies, or services entail product innovation
5.1.8.
Accessibility criteria
Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Lot 1 - Self Directed Help
Description: Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), using a combination of quality and price criteria. For each Lot, the Quality evaluation weighting will be: • Quality: 65% Quality evaluation will comprise a combination of mandatory (pass/fail) requirements and scored criteria. Tenderers must achieve a pass in all mandatory requirements in order to progress to the scored evaluation stage. In addition, certain scored criteria will include minimum score thresholds which must be met. Tenderers failing to achieve the required minimum score for these criteria may be excluded from further evaluation. Detailed evaluation criteria, including the mandatory requirements, minimum thresholds, scoring methodology and sub-criteria, are set out in the procurement documents and within the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) system.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 65
Criterion:
Type: Price
Description: Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), using a combination of quality and price criteria. For each Lot, the Price evaluation weighting will be: • • Price: 35% Detailed Price evaluation criteria are set out in the procurement documents and within the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) system.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 35
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 06/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Ad hoc communication channel:
Name: All communication in relation to this procurement will be conducted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS‑T) system. Tenderers must use this platform for all clarification questions and correspondence.
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Allowed
Variants: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 13/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 4 Months
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 13/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Place: Glasgow
Additional information: Tenders will be opened as soon as practicable after the tender closes at 12.00 noon.
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract: The performance of the contract will be subject to specific conditions as set out in the procurement documents. These conditions include, but are not limited to: • Compliance with the requirements of the Interreg VI-A PEACEPLUS Programme, including funding conditions, reporting obligations and audit requirements • Delivery of services in accordance with applicable standards, including accessibility requirements and best practice guidelines • Compliance with relevant data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 • Adherence to applicable information governance and security standards • Cooperation with the contracting authority and partner organisations across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to support cross-border delivery • Compliance with contract performance monitoring and reporting requirements Further details of the conditions relating to contract performance are set out in the procurement documents.
A non-disclosure agreement is required: no
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
Financial arrangement: The contract is funded through the Interreg VI-A PEACEPLUS Programme, supported under the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) framework and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Payments will be made in arrears in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract, subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of agreed milestones and deliverables. All payments are subject to the availability of funding and compliance with applicable programme requirements, including reporting and audit obligations.
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Information about review deadlines: Any proceedings in respect of this procurement must be brought in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Proceedings must be started within 30 days beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. The Court may extend the time limit where there is a good reason for doing so, but not beyond 3 months from the date when the grounds for bringing proceedings first arose.
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: University of Strathclyde
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: University of Strathclyde
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Organisation receiving requests to participate: University of Strathclyde
Organisation processing tenders: University of Strathclyde
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0002
Title: Personalised Journey
Description: Provision of a digital solution enabling individuals to manage a personalised recovery and wellbeing journey, including access to services, progress tracking, and tools to support engagement and ongoing interaction.
Internal identifier: 2
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 72230000 Custom software development services
Additional classification (cpv): 72250000 System and support services
Options:
Description of the options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 31 months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the contracting authority, to extend for a further period of up to 2 x 12 months. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Learning & Teaching Building 49 Richmond Street
Town: Glasgow
Postcode: G1 1XU
Country: United Kingdom
Additional information: The services will be delivered in Scotland and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland as part of the PEACEPLUS cross-border programme.
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date: 01/08/2026
Duration: 55 Months
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals: 2
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 304 167,00 GBP
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given: Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds:
EU funds programme: European territorial cooperation (2014/2020)
Identifier of EU funds: 2021TC16RFIR001
Further details of EU funds: This procurement is being delivered as part of the Interreg VI‑A PEACEPLUS Programme (2021–2027), funded under the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) framework and supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The contract contributes to the delivery of the SUMIT project objectives, which focus on the development of innovative digital solutions, cross-border collaboration, and improved access to services across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. All contract activities are subject to the terms and conditions of the PEACEPLUS Programme, including applicable funding requirements, reporting obligations and audit provisions.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: Innovative purchase
Description: This lot covers the provision of a digitally enabled solution to support individuals in managing a personalised recovery and wellbeing journey.
Green Procurement Criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
Social objective promoted: Accessibility for all
Innovation procurement: The procured works, supplies, or services entail product innovation
5.1.8.
Accessibility criteria
Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Lot 2 - Personalised Journey
Description: Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), using a combination of quality and price criteria. For each Lot, the Quality evaluation weighting will be: • Quality: 65% Quality evaluation will comprise a combination of mandatory (pass/fail) requirements and scored criteria. Tenderers must achieve a pass in all mandatory requirements in order to progress to the scored evaluation stage. In addition, certain scored criteria will include minimum score thresholds which must be met. Tenderers failing to achieve the required minimum score for these criteria may be excluded from further evaluation. Detailed evaluation criteria, including the mandatory requirements, minimum thresholds, scoring methodology and sub-criteria, are set out in the procurement documents and within the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) system.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 65
Criterion:
Type: Price
Description: Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), using a combination of quality and price criteria. For each Lot, the Price evaluation weighting will be: • Price: 35% Detailed Price evaluation criteria are set out in the procurement documents and within the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) system.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 35
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 06/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Ad hoc communication channel:
Name: All communication in relation to this procurement will be conducted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS‑T) system. Tenderers must use this platform for all clarification questions and correspondence.
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Allowed
Variants: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 13/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 4 Months
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 13/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Place: Glasgow
Additional information: Tenders will be opened as soon as practicable after the tender closes at 12.00 noon.
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract: The performance of the contract will be subject to specific conditions as set out in the procurement documents. These conditions include, but are not limited to: • Compliance with the requirements of the Interreg VI-A PEACEPLUS Programme, including funding conditions, reporting obligations and audit requirements • Delivery of services in accordance with applicable standards, including accessibility requirements and best practice guidelines • Compliance with relevant data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 • Adherence to applicable information governance and security standards • Cooperation with the contracting authority and partner organisations across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to support cross-border delivery • Compliance with contract performance monitoring and reporting requirements Further details of the conditions relating to contract performance are set out in the procurement documents.
A non-disclosure agreement is required: no
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
Financial arrangement: The contract is funded through the Interreg VI-A PEACEPLUS Programme, supported under the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) framework and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Payments will be made in arrears in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract, subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of agreed milestones and deliverables. All payments are subject to the availability of funding and compliance with applicable programme requirements, including reporting and audit obligations.
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Information about review deadlines: Any proceedings in respect of this procurement must be brought in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Proceedings must be started within 30 days beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. The Court may extend the time limit where there is a good reason for doing so, but not beyond 3 months from the date when the grounds for bringing proceedings first arose.
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: University of Strathclyde
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: University of Strathclyde
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Organisation receiving requests to participate: University of Strathclyde
Organisation processing tenders: University of Strathclyde
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0003
Title: Service User Database
Description: Provision of a digital solution enabling secure, user-controlled storage and sharing of personal information, supporting a person-held record to improve data portability, reduce duplication, and enhance coordination across services.
Internal identifier: 3
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 72230000 Custom software development services
Additional classification (cpv): 72250000 System and support services
Options:
Description of the options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 31 months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the contracting authority, to extend for a further period of up to 2 x 12 months. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Postal address: Learning & Teaching Building 49 Richmond Street
Town: Glasgow
Postcode: G1 1XU
Country: United Kingdom
Additional information: The services will be delivered in Scotland and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland as part of the PEACEPLUS cross-border programme.
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date: 01/08/2026
Duration: 55 Months
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals: 2
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 149 999,00 GBP
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given: Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds:
EU funds programme: European territorial cooperation (2014/2020)
Identifier of EU funds: 2021TC16RFIR001
Further details of EU funds: This procurement is being delivered as part of the Interreg VI‑A PEACEPLUS Programme (2021–2027), funded under the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) framework and supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The contract contributes to the delivery of the SUMIT project objectives, which focus on the development of innovative digital solutions, cross-border collaboration, and improved access to services across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. All contract activities are subject to the terms and conditions of the PEACEPLUS Programme, including applicable funding requirements, reporting obligations and audit provisions.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: Innovative purchase
Description: This lot covers the provision of a digitally enabled solution to support secure, user-controlled data sharing through the development of a person-held record.
Green Procurement Criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
Social objective promoted: Accessibility for all
Innovation procurement: The procured works, supplies, or services entail product innovation
5.1.8.
Accessibility criteria
Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Lot 2 - Personalised Journey
Description: Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), using a combination of quality and price criteria. For each Lot, the Quality evaluation weighting will be: • Quality: 65% Quality evaluation will comprise a combination of mandatory (pass/fail) requirements and scored criteria. Tenderers must achieve a pass in all mandatory requirements in order to progress to the scored evaluation stage. In addition, certain scored criteria will include minimum score thresholds which must be met. Tenderers failing to achieve the required minimum score for these criteria may be excluded from further evaluation. Detailed evaluation criteria, including the mandatory requirements, minimum thresholds, scoring methodology and sub-criteria, are set out in the procurement documents and within the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) system.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 65
Criterion:
Type: Price
Description: Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), using a combination of quality and price criteria. For each Lot, the Price evaluation weighting will be: • Price: 35% Detailed Price evaluation criteria are set out in the procurement documents and within the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS-T) system.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 35
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: English
Deadline for requesting additional information: 06/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Ad hoc communication channel:
Name: All communication in relation to this procurement will be conducted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender (PCS‑T) system. Tenderers must use this platform for all clarification questions and correspondence.
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Allowed
Variants: Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 13/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 4 Months
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 13/07/2026 12:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Place: Glasgow
Additional information: Tenders will be opened as soon as practicable after the tender closes at 12.00 noon.
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract: The performance of the contract will be subject to specific conditions as set out in the procurement documents. These conditions include, but are not limited to: • Compliance with the requirements of the Interreg VI-A PEACEPLUS Programme, including funding conditions, reporting obligations and audit requirements • Delivery of services in accordance with applicable standards, including accessibility requirements and best practice guidelines • Compliance with relevant data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 • Adherence to applicable information governance and security standards • Cooperation with the contracting authority and partner organisations across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to support cross-border delivery • Compliance with contract performance monitoring and reporting requirements Further details of the conditions relating to contract performance are set out in the procurement documents.
A non-disclosure agreement is required: no
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
Financial arrangement: The contract is funded through the Interreg VI-A PEACEPLUS Programme, supported under the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) framework and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Payments will be made in arrears in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract, subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of agreed milestones and deliverables. All payments are subject to the availability of funding and compliance with applicable programme requirements, including reporting and audit obligations.
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Information about review deadlines: Any proceedings in respect of this procurement must be brought in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Proceedings must be started within 30 days beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. The Court may extend the time limit where there is a good reason for doing so, but not beyond 3 months from the date when the grounds for bringing proceedings first arose.
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: The National Archives
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: University of Strathclyde
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents: University of Strathclyde
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Organisation receiving requests to participate: University of Strathclyde
Organisation processing tenders: University of Strathclyde
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: University of Strathclyde
Registration number: SC015263
Registration number: SC015263
Registration number: SC015263
Department: University Procurement
Postal address: Learning & Teaching Building 49 Richmond Street
Town: Glasgow
Postcode: G1 1XU
Country: United Kingdom
Contact point: Peter Cameron
Telephone: +44 (0)141 552 4400
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Central purchasing body awarding public contracts or concluding framework agreements for works, supplies or services intended for other buyers
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: The National Archives
Registration number: N/A
Registration number: N/A
Department: Legislation.gov.uk
Postal address: The National Archives Kew
Town: Richmond
Postcode: TW9 4DU
Country: United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation:
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official name: Glasgow Sheriff Court
Registration number: N/A
Postal address: 1 Carlton Place
Town: Glasgow
Postcode: G5
Country: United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
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ORG-0000
Official name: Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number: PUBL
Town: Luxembourg
Postcode: 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS): Luxembourg (LU000)
Country: Luxembourg
Telephone: +352 29291
Roles of this organisation:
TED eSender
Notice identifier/version: 3d73310f-67ac-4b20-9b8c-d791c0e50da9 - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 10/06/2026 13:14:32 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 404340-2026
OJ S issue number: 112/2026
Publication date: 12/06/2026