Version 1 is pleased to announce its appointment to the Scottish Government Digital Technology Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of digital technology services to public sector organisations across Scotland.
The DPS replaced the previous Digital and Technology Services (DATS) framework established in 2015 and supports the delivery of Scotland’s digital transformation agenda by providing public sector organisations with access to a broad range of specialist digital technology services and skills.
Version 1 has been approved to deliver services across:
- Lot 1 – Digital Technology Projects
- Lot 2 – Digital Technology Resources
These appointments enable Scottish public sector organisations to engage Version 1 for a variety of digital transformation initiatives, including agile delivery, technology modernisation and specialist digital resource requirements.
Benefits of the DPS for Scottish Public Sector Organisations
The Scottish Digital Technology Services DPS provides several advantages to buyers, including:
- Access to a broad range of digital technology suppliers
- Simplified procurement processes
- Increased supplier competition
- Greater SME participation
- The ability for new suppliers to join the DPS at any time, subject to meeting qualification criteria
- A fully electronic procurement process
Version 1 brings extensive public sector experience to the framework, having previously worked with organisations including:
- Ofgem
- Student Loans Company
- Heriot-Watt University
- Aberdeenshire Council
Supporting Digital Government
The appointment further strengthens Version 1’s growing presence within the UK public sector.
The announcement follows the award of a two-year application support contract with ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to helping public sector organisations modernise services through technology.
As a leading partner of Microsoft, AWS and Oracle, Version 1 continues to support government organisations with digital transformation, cloud migration, data services, application modernisation and managed services.
Extensive UK Government Framework Experience
Version 1 has been appointed to a number of major UK public sector procurement frameworks, including:
- Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS)
- G-Cloud
- Technology Services
- NHS Cloud Solutions
- Scottish Digital Technology Services DPS
These appointments provide public sector organisations with streamlined access to Version 1’s digital, cloud, data and transformation expertise.
