CivTech 12.5 - How can technology support multi agency processes for the protection of children in Scotland?
This tender closed on 20 October 2026.
- Buyer
- Scottish Government
- Value
- £650,000
- Closed
- 20 October 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The Scottish Government wants technology to fix how child protection agencies share information during safeguarding meetings called Inter-Agency Referral Discussions (IRDs). Currently, 17,000+ of these meetings happen yearly but are slowed down by fragmented IT systems and manual processes. They need a software solution that lets Police Scotland, social work agencies and councils securely share data in real-time to protect children faster.
What the buyer wants
• Design and build a secure digital platform that replaces fragmented systems and enables real-time information sharing between multiple Scottish agencies (Police, social work, local councils) for child protection cases • Streamline the Inter-Agency Referral Discussion (IRD) process by removing manual paperwork and creating a single source of truth for child safeguarding data • Provide local and national data dashboards so agencies can track child protection outcomes and identify trends across Scotland
Requirements
Named in the buyer's notice:
- Safeguarding Trained
What could rule a small business out: This is a complex software development and systems integration contract for a national child protection platform: most small tradespeople (builders, electricians, cleaners) would be excluded unless your business is a tech consultancy or software house with proven public sector experience and the capital to sustain a long, complex project.
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