Software tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 6 live software tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers software, digital services, website and case management systems contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 6 live software tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 6 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 6
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £5m (asked for in 2 of 6)
- Public liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 6)
- Product liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 6)
02Live software tenders in Scotland
- Dental Implants, Digital Services & Associated ProductsNHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeScotlandNot statedCloses 16 days
- Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazineScottish Library and Information CouncilScotland£1.6mCloses 18 days
- Provision of Vehicle Telematics, CCTV and Tachograph Solutions 2026 (Re Tender) Aberdeenshire CouncilAberdeenshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 21 days
- Asset Tracking SystemNHS BordersScotland£116kCloses 21 days
- C002218 Slit-lamp Simulator and all associated parts and softwareThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)ScotlandNot statedCloses 25 days
- Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible FrameworkDumfries and Galloway CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 322 daysFramework
03Who is buying
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 1 live tender
- Scottish Library and Information Council 1 live tender
- Aberdeenshire Council 1 live tender
- NHS Borders 1 live tender
- The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) 1 live tender
04Software contracts: common questions
How many software tenders are live in Scotland?
6 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 0 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in software contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £5m. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win software contracts?
Often, yes. 0 of the 6 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: IT, digital & cyber
Public sector IT buyers commonly require Cyber Essentials (often Plus) and sometimes ISO 27001. Much spend goes through frameworks such as G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes, so being listed can matter more than chasing single tenders.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.