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Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System

AUDIT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System by Audit Scotland was conducted under an open procedure. The requirement falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems, aiming to enhance workforce planning and resource management across Audit Scotland's operations. The procurement took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the award phase completed on 26th June 2025. Audit Scotland, a central purchasing body governed by public law, managed this process. The contract, valued at £402,000, was awarded to Hub Planner, a firm based in Stockholm, reflecting the competitive nature of the tender which attracted both EU and non-EU bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with capabilities in creating unified workforce planning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ISO 27001 certification or equivalent data protection standards would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. With a focus on technical quality (75%) and pricing (25%) in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate strong technical solutions and competitive pricing are likely to find success in such procurement processes hosted by public sector organisations like Audit Scotland.

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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-04cf98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035592-2025
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
SME

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
£402,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUB PLANNER

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