Planning

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Software Solution - Market Research

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Mar 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is initiating a procurement process for a Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Software Solution, currently at the planning stage. The market research aims to inform the procurement strategy and is set to gather relevant information from potential suppliers. Interested businesses should take note of the deadline for submitting their responses, which is Friday, 15th March 2019. This opportunity is based in Dumbarton, within the UK, and falls under the services industry category.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software development, artificial intelligence, and business process automation. Companies with expertise in RPA solutions will find this tender particularly relevant, as the findings from the market research will guide the West Dunbartonshire Council's Digital Strategy and broader transformation initiatives. Engaging with this procurement could establish new partnerships and contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Software Solution - Market Research

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) is undertaking market research for a Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Software Solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to inform the procurement strategy for the procurement of a RPA Software Solution. By enabling business process automation based on software robots / artificial intelligence (AI) workers, we believe such a solution will support WDC's Digital Strategy and wider transformation programme.. Please record your interest against this notice, download the market questionnaire attachment, complete and return by e-mail to andrew.duncan@west-dunbarton.gov.uk by end of Friday 15th March 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575840
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346963
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suzanne.callaghan@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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