Planning

Education Management Information System for Scotland

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Scotland Excel, with the objective of acquiring a new Education Management Information System (MIS) to replace the existing SEEMiS solution utilised by Scotland's 32 local authorities. The project is still in the planning stage, and features a prospective procurement for goods classified under the category of database and operating software packages. Set to commence with future notices anticipated on 1 June 2026, the plan includes market engagements to thoroughly inform suppliers before official tender invitations. Interested suppliers will have the opportunity to provide demonstration links to their solutions as part of this preliminary engagement process. Meetings and engagements will be facilitated either through Teams video calls or at Scotland Excel's offices in Paisley or SEEMiS offices in Hamilton, Scotland.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in comprehensive database and operating software solutions, especially those familiar with education sector requirements and regulations. It provides an opening for businesses to present innovative solutions that meet the particular needs of Scottish Education. Companies with established expertise in developing MIS solutions capable of servicing multiple public authorities will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. SMEs and larger entities with the ability to offer scalable and compliant software packages should consider participating. The substantial funding pot of £50 million GBP signals a commitment to acquiring a robust and cutting-edge system, offering long-term potential for collaboration and growth within the public service technology industry in the UK.

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Notice Title

Education Management Information System for Scotland

Notice Description

We are seeking an Education MIS solution to replace the SEEMiS solution in operation across all of Scotland's local authorities

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEEMiS Group LLP is seeking to replace a national education MIS solution it provides to all of Scotland's 32 local authorities. The procurement is for a complex solution that will need to satisfy the Education Regulations and requirements of Scottish Education. SEEMiS Group LLP is the CONTRACTING AUTHORITY Scotland Excel is acting as the PROCUREMENT ADVISOR to SEEMiS Group LLP Additional information: Interested parties are invited to provide links to demos of their solutions (YOUTUBE etc), these links will be shared with SEEMiS stakeholders for the purpose of informing stakeholders of the potential functionality available to them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014951-2026
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20264 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
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Richard Bridgen
Contact Email
richard.bridgen@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414888230

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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