Planning

Corporate Systems

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is planning a procurement process titled "Corporate Systems" focused on providing a time accounting or human resources software package. This procurement falls under the goods category and serves the public order and safety sector. Although the procurement is in the planning stage, interested parties should pay attention to the future notice date set for 7th October 2026, when more information will be available. The procurement is valued at £800,000, and the location for delivery is within the UKM region, particularly Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a compelling growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in time accounting and human resources solutions. Companies with experience in dealing with public sector contracts and those that can demonstrate compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial budget allocation, this project could provide significant business opportunities for firms that can deliver robust and innovative technological solutions, further enhancing their portfolios and expanding their presence in the government procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Corporate Systems

Notice Description

Please see documents attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cbea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065021-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
ISD Procurement Business Partner
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM Scotland

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

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