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Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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04 Jul 2023 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has awarded a contract for the operational workflow system (OWS) hosting and maintenance to Civica UK Limited. The procurement stage was completed under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £311,734 in GBP, was signed on 30th June 2023. The industry category for this contract is services related to system and support services, under the CPV classification code 72250000.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing hosting, maintenance, and support services for database and operating software packages, especially those with expertise in compliance software packages. Companies based in the United Kingdom region, particularly in Aberdeen and London, may find this contract relevant. Due to the specific nature of the services required and the unique IPR considerations, businesses with previous experience in similar government agency contracts might have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance

Notice Description

Hosting, Maintenance, and Support is required for the Food Standards Scotland APP database and the Operations Workflow Systems, including all modules.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hosting, Maintenance, and Support for the Food Standards Scotland APP Database and Operational Workflow Systems (OWS), including all modules.

Procurement Information

Civica own the IPR for the applications used to support Food Standards Scotland APP Database and OWS. A prior Open Tender to purchase a new system failed to attract any bids. This Contract is to maintain the current systems until an alternative can be procured and/or the requirement moves to a potential new public body.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018919-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,734 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
avril.gordon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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