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Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System

AUDIT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 15:58

Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Audit Scotland is seeking to procure a Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System under an open procedure. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry, aims to unify workforce planning, resource deployment, and monitoring activities across the organisation. The tender, which encompasses goods procurement, outlines a new requirement for a unified workforce planning and resourcing system. Tenders are to be submitted electronically by 8th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. Performance duration for the contract is 1080 days, with potential 2x 12 month extension periods available. The location of the delivery is across regions in Scotland, with the main delivery address in the UKM75 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software development and information systems. Businesses with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing models will find this tender attractive, primarily if they can meet the stipulated economic, financial, and technical criteria, including possessing appropriate cyber security certifications such as ISO 27001. Companies that can demonstrate robust supply chain management and prompt payment systems will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this project offers the potential for long-term engagement with Audit Scotland through possible contract extensions, providing a steady workflow and fostering a strong business relationship with a public sector body.

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Notice Title

Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System

Notice Description

Audit Scotland has identified the need for a unified workforce planning, resource deployment and monitoring on all key aspects in the delivery of our work activities, specifically the outward facing audit work that we undertake with audited bodies across Scotland and also internally focussed corporate projects. The new system will also allow for consistent reporting across the organisation, at various levels through from individual managers, resourcing leads, business group management teams, Leadership Group and Executive Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a new requirement for a unified workforce planning and resourcing system.

Renewal: 2x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a5f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040832-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@audit-scotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970331736

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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