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Cloud based workforce management software

SSE PLC

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 14:14

TenderUpdate

15 Nov 2024 at 16:12

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is conducted by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC (SHET) in partnership with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), aiming to acquire a Cloud based workforce management software. The focus is on delivering services within the software supply category and will support the Eastern Green Link programme. Key aspects of this tender include the location in Perth, Scotland (region UKM), and a contract value estimated at £7,000,000. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a selective method and involves a negotiated procedure preceded by a call for competition. Important dates include an original tender deadline extended to 2nd December 2024 for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire submissions, and bidding documents available under the SSE Jaggaer Source-To-Contract system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped with experience in providing Commercial Off-The-Shelf, Software as a Service solutions, especially those skilled in people planning, project scheduling, and workforce management. It is suitable for businesses that have the capacity to manage large, geographically dispersed teams and hold ISO27001 or SOC2 accreditation, with infrastructure for data storage within the UK or EU. Given the anticipated user volumes of managing up to 3,500 colleagues and resource managers, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive resource management analytics and capacity planning have a prime opportunity here. The tender calls for businesses with a minimum turnover of £14m annually and a clear track record in similar projects, highlighting the chance for well-established firms to expand their project portfolios through this strategic JV opportunity.

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Notice Title

Cloud based workforce management software

Notice Description

The Eastern Green Link programme ("EGL") is being delivered as a Joint Venture ("JV") between Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission ("SHET") and National Grid Electricity Transmission ("NGET"). In order to support this capital programme SHET is going to market on behalf of itself and the JV partners for a new software application to support the workforce management of the staff delivering the EGL projects. In addition to the EGL projects, the workforce management software may separately be used for internal projects by the JV partners, including SHET and its SSENT Offshore business area. This capability encompasses all aspects of people planning, scheduling and allocation to ensure the timely and successful execution of the projects. The delivery team's capability focuses on resource management and forecasting or varying lengths (e.g. Monthly, Annual, 5years, 10years), recruitment tracking, and operational efficiency. It includes aspects of analytics, planning, and capacity management to ensure the project resource is optimised. The capability supports the creation of detailed people plans, alignment of team skills with project requirements. Furthermore, it integrates with project delivery tooling to provide a comprehensive view of people-related metrics, facilitating informed decision-making and quick response to any project changes or challenges. This capability is crucial for managing a large, geographically dispersed team and ensuring that each phase of the construction adheres to scheduled timelines and quality standards. At present, the Workforce Planning teams use manual processes which are updated on Excel and Visio. The updates require the resource manager to send multiple forms monthly, where managers are expected to input the relevant information regarding staff changes, new starters, leavers etc. which they then send back to the resource manager who then manually updates the organisation chart and forecasted staff plan. We anticipate the purchase of a Commercial Off The Shelf, Software As A Service, solution, from a skilled and experienced provider in this field. Current anticipated volumes of users (subject to change) is 135 managers and 3500 colleagues/resources to manage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

**Access to this opportunity is via the SSE Jaggaer Source-To-Contract system. If you are not already registered on our Jaggaer system 1. Please confirm that you meet the minimum participation requirements stated on this notice 2. Email the provided contact, or if no response is received, Alison.Johnson@sse.com** Full detail of the requirement is provided in the tender documentation The contracting entities may make additional purchases (such as, but not limited to, modules, licenses, services) from the original supplier utilizing the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition.

Options: We anticipate the award of a contract for an initial term of 3 years with 5 years of extension options to give a potential maximum term of 8 years. Anticipate the option to purchase additional licenses and modules during the term.

Renewal: We anticipate the award of a contract for an initial term of 3 years with 5 years of extension options to give a potential maximum term of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040096-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSE PLC
Additional Buyers

EASTERN GREEN LINK 2 LIMITED

EASTERN GREEN LINK 3 LIMITED

NATIONAL GRID PLC.

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

Contact Name
James Pike, James Pike (for this procurement only)
Contact Email
claire.downie@sse.com, james.pike@sse.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 3AQ
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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