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), located in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Corporate Systems" under the goods category, specifically for a financial systems software package. This procurement is planned to be carried out in the UKM region, and the notice indicates a significant future activity date on 7th October 2026. The project holds an estimated value of £800,000 and follows the legal basis outlined in directive 2014/24/EU, engaged under the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement method is part of a structured tender process, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software development for financial systems. Businesses with the capability to deliver innovative and efficient software solutions will be well-suited to compete, particularly those experienced in handling public sector requirements and complex financial system integrations. Given the scale and scope of the tender, there is significant potential for further collaboration with public legal bodies, positioning such businesses for future contracts and enhanced market credibility.

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Notice Title

Corporate Systems

Notice Description

Please see documents attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cbeb
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

48442000 - Financial systems 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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