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Process Automation Licences and Associated Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed a procurement process for "Process Automation Licences and Associated Services," specifically seeking to implement a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution using Blue Prism Licences. This initiative is part of their Digital Service Delivery strategy, aiming to reduce manual administrative processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. The contract was awarded to Thoughtonomy Ltd on 31st July 2017, with a total value of £164,000. The delivery is set to take place in Renfrewshire, and the method of procurement was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technology solutions, particularly those focused on process automation and software services. Companies with experience in implementing RPA solutions or similar digital transformation projects would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement from Renfrewshire Council. As the council may expand its use of RPA beyond its initial scope following successful implementation, there exists a pathway for continuous partnership and growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Process Automation Licences and Associated Services

Notice Description

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. Our Corporate Procurement Unit works with council services to develop contracts and procedures which achieve Best Value. Procurement also has a vital role to play in supporting the Council successfully deliver its overall strategy and achieve a positive vision for Renfrewshire's communities. Once you complete the tendering process, we trust you will find us a good partner to do business with A key theme within Renfrewshire Council's Better Council Strategic Change Programme is Digital Service Delivery which seeks to drive the transformation of both citizen and back office services. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The results of the introduction of RPA software in other local authorities, has successfully demonstrated its potential. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution. The number of licences may increase depending on the Councils requirements.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT in PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000512354
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
euan.walker@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416186400

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOUGHTONOMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295777
    Process Automation Licences and Associated Services - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution.

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