This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2018 at 01:00

Tender

25 Oct 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Improvement Service, a central purchasing body located in Livingston, UK, seeking to contract services related to Digital Public Services. The title of the tender is "Improvement Service Digital Public Services," which focuses on technologies, solutions, services, support, and innovation services within the general public services sector. The procurement method adopted is selective via a competitive dialogue process, with the tender period having concluded on 15 December 2017. The contracts were signed on 13 August 2018, with a total value of approximately £5.89 million GBP for the managing agent solution and £1.5 million GBP for SME solutions, making the completion of the tender a significant milestone for the organisation.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for both large and SME businesses in the technology and consultancy sectors to compete and grow. Those with expertise in software solutions, cloud hosting, digital identity platforms, and blockchain technology are particularly well-suited for this project, as the awarded contracts involve a range of innovative services including consultancy, support, and proof-of-concept initiatives. With the backdrop of public service improvement, businesses may benefit from the collaborative potential with the Improvement Service to enhance service delivery and community benefits.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Improvement Service Digital Public Services

Notice Description

Digital Public Services: technologies, solutions, services, support and innovation services.

Lot Information

SME Solutions, Development, Consultancy & Support Services

SME Innovation Solutions, Development, Consultancy & Support Services

Renewal: We envisage awarding a Contract for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 36 months, subject to annual review and extension of 12 months (maximumn Contract Term of 60 months).

Managing Agent Solution, Hosting, Consultancy & Support Services Provider(s)

Managing Agent Solution, Hosting, Consultancy & Support Services Provider(s)

Renewal: We envisage awarding a Contract for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. This will be reviewed on an annual basis and extended for a period of 12 months (total maximum Contract Term of 60 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000514703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328317
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,393,917 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20188 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
Improvement Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6AX
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BrightSolid

Tata Consultancy Services

Yoti

wallet.services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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