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01 Sep 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is procuring a corporate technology platform, described as an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning and Human Capital Management ecosystem, to replace fragmented and ageing corporate systems supporting Police Scotland’s enabling services. The requirement includes software for human resources, payroll, duty management and common platform services, with potential additional modules or integrations for estates, fleet, finance and procurement. The scope also covers cloud hosting, system integration, implementation, configuration, data migration, testing, training, transition, support, maintenance, consultancy and other professional services needed to deliver and sustain the platform. This is a combined software and technology services requirement, with activity delivered across Police Scotland in Scotland.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, using a selective process. The tender submission deadline was 5 October 2026 at 12:00 BST, and the expected second-stage invitation date was 16 November 2026. One provider is sought under a contract lasting 3,600 days, with up to three further 12-month extensions. The estimated total value is £51.7 million. Five qualified candidates are intended to proceed to the second stage, subject to compliant submissions, with successive reduction possible and no negotiation required if the initial tenders are sufficient. Evaluation is based on quality (60%) and price (40%). Electronic submission is required, bids must be in English, and variants are not allowed.

This opportunity suits established ERP and human capital management providers, systems integrators and technology service businesses able to deliver complex, long-term public-sector platforms. Suppliers should demonstrate successful corporate ecosystem delivery, project management, migration of complex legacy systems to cloud environments, and integration of back-office systems with frontline mission-critical systems. The requirement calls for suitably qualified key personnel, with assigned staff needing Non-Police Personnel Vetting at Level 2 or Level 3 according to role access. Candidates must hold, or be progressing towards, UKAS-equivalent ISO 27001 certification and Cyber Essentials Plus, with both in place before contract commencement. Businesses also need strong supply-chain controls, relevant insurance and financial standing, environmental management measures, carbon-reduction policies, and the ability to deliver training, support and community benefits.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Corporate Technology Platform (EcoSystem)

Notice Description

The Authority intends to procure a modern Corporate Technology Platform (Ecosystem) to replace fragmented and ageing legacy corporate systems and provide an integrated digital platform supporting key enabling services across Police Scotland. The requirement is for an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM) Ecosystem, together with the associated hosting, integration, implementation, data migration, training, transition, support and professional services required to deliver and sustain the solution. The Contract is expected to be for a period of seven (7) years with options, exercisable solely at the Authority's discretion, to extend by up to three (3) further periods of twelve (12) months each, giving a maximum potential duration of ten (10) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to a single service provider for the provision of a Corporate Technology Platform (EcoSystem). The requirement is for an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM) Ecosystem, together with the associated hosting, integration, implementation, data migration, training, transition, support, and professional services required to deliver and sustain the solution. The scope of the Ecosystem contract will cover the following elements: MVP / Minimum Commitment (This is the minimum the Authority will commit to purchase as part of this contract): - HR - Payroll - Duty Management - Common platform services Optional Requirements (May be procured as either: a) additional modules within the proposed Ecosystem that will replace the system/solution currently in place, or b) integrations between the Ecosystem and the existing system or service, enabling data exchange, reporting, workflow triggers, or other interoperability without necessarily replacing the existing system): - Estates - Fleet - Finance - Procurement Contract Duration & Value: The Contract is expected to be for an initial period of seven (7) years with options, exercisable solely at the Authority's discretion, to extend by up to three (3) further periods of twelve (12) months each, giving a maximum potential duration of ten (10) years (120 months). The estimated total value of the Contract is approximately 51,000,000 GBP over the maximum potential contract duration. This includes initial and ongoing software licensing, software support and maintenance, cloud hosting, implementation services, and system integration services. Procedure & Negotiation Parameters: This procurement is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). The Authority intends to invite a minimum of 5 qualified candidates to participate in Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender), subject to a sufficient number of compliant Stage 1 SPD submissions being received. In order to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), the Authority reserves the right to either: 1. Evaluate all initial tenders and award the contract without entering into negotiations; or 2. Commence negotiations with Bidders who submit compliant initial tenders in order to improve tender content. Bidders should note that initial tenders should be fully compliant and capable of assessment on their own merits without relying on negotiation or clarification. The Authority also reserves the right to apply successive stages during negotiations to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. Note: The Authority's minimum requirements and final award criteria are non-negotiable. Candidates must refer to the Corporate Technology Platform (EcoSystem) Information and Instructions for Candidates document available on PCS-Tender for full procurement details and instructions. Additional information: Candidates must refer to the Corporate Technology Platform (EcoSystem) Information & Instructions for Candidates on PCS-Tender. Non-compliance may result in submission rejection. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition under Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to procure additional software licensing, software support, maintenance, cloud hosting, professional services, consultancy, system integrations, and training--all associated with the successful solution--at any point during the initial contract period and any subsequent extension period(s). The value of all potential optional modules, services, and extensions has been accounted for in the total estimated contract value stated in this Notice.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract by up to 3 further 12-month periods (12+12+12 months), to a maximum of 10 years (120 months). Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing business requirements, and formal written approval prior to expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06efdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082808-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

48517000 - IT software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72254000 - Software testing

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Authority anticipates re-tendering prior to expiry. If re-procured, a new Contract Notice is expected to be published approximately 18 months prior to the end of the contract period (including any exercised extension options). The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract in accordance with the extension provisions.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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