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Provision of an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for Inverness Castle

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

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Award

21 Aug 2024 at 14:53

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2023 at 08:45

Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

High Life Highland, on behalf of The Highland Council, is leading a procurement process for the provision of an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system dedicated to the Inverness Castle Experience. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Point of Sale (POS) software development services, is currently at the award stage. Oolio UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £612,194, as of 20 August 2024. The system, intended for various types of purchases such as e-commerce, retail, and food and beverage within the Inverness Castle, is expected to be installed by March 2025. This open procedure ensures a transparent procurement process, compliant with GPA standards and follows the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in POS software development to expand their market presence and leverage new business prospects. The involved sectors include retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, making it an ideal project for companies with expertise in integrated electronic sales solutions. The procurement requirements stress high importance on delivery quality and experience, offering a competitive landscape for capable suppliers. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive solutions, possibly in partnership for integrated ticketing and merchandising systems, stand a better chance to fulfil the specified criteria and contribute to the growth and operational efficiency of the Inverness Castle Experience.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for Inverness Castle

Notice Description

On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland wish to appoint a contractor to provide an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for the Inverness Castle Experience, which supports the following types of purchase: An e-commerce system that allows purchases of merchandise from the Inverness Castle Experience website Retail purchases from the Inverness Castle Experience shop, and a pop-up store within the Inverness Castle Experience Food and beverage purchases in the Inverness Castle Experience bar, cafe and restaurant areas

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland wish to appoint a contractor to provide an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for the Inverness Castle Experience, which supports the following types of purchase: An e-commerce system that allows purchases of merchandise from the Inverness Castle Experience website Retail purchases from the Inverness Castle Experience shop, and a pop-up store within the Inverness Castle Experience Food and beverage purchases in the Inverness Castle Experience bar, cafe and restaurant areas It is intended that this system be available for installation from March 2025. Note: we are also seeking a contractor to provide a Ticketing and Merchandising system, under a separate tender, and are open to joint bids from partners who wish to offer a fully integrated EPOS, Ticketing and Merchandising system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026716-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£612,194 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1349781700

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OOLIO

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