Award

Licensing System

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 10:10

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 10:58

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 10:43

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 10:43

Planning

17 Dec 2024 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The latest contracting update concerns East Lothian Council's initiative to replace its current IT Licensing System with a new digital solution. The project falls under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and aims to enhance the delivery of services for both users and consultation partners. Originally planned, the procurement process has now progressed to the tender stage with amendments that extend deadlines to 29th August 2025. Located in Haddington, East Lothian, the Council is employing an open procurement method, seeking service providers to deliver this digital transformation within the stated timeframe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in software development and digital service provision. Since East Lothian Council seeks a comprehensive IT system, firms capable of providing innovative and integrative technologies are well-positioned to compete. The tender prioritises quality at 70%, alongside price at 30%, indicating a robust opportunity for businesses that can offer high-quality services at competitive rates. Participation in this procurement can facilitate business growth through public sector engagement and recurring opportunities, especially as the contract includes potential renewals and electronic ordering facilities.

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Notice Title

Licensing System

Notice Description

East Lothian Council's Licensing Authority are looking to replace their current IT system with an improved IT solution which will deliver a fully digital service for both customers, the licensing authority and its internal and external consultation partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council's Licensing Authority are looking to replace their current IT system with an improved IT solution which will deliver a fully digital service for both customers, the licensing authority and its internal and external consultation partners.

Renewal: +1 Year +1 Year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048669-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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