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Support and Maintenance of Empower Recruitment Suite

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Support and Maintenance of Empower Recruitment Suite." This contract, classified under services and focusing on public order and safety, was awarded to Zellis UK Ltd following a selective procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The award was finalised on 27th April 2020, with a contract value of £52,425. The project is located in Glasgow, UK, and the related delivery addresses fall within the UKM region. Interested parties can find further details and documents related to the tender on the Scottish Police Authority's official website.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised software support and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in recruitment solutions. Companies with experience in providing tailored support for complex systems similar to the Empower Recruitment Suite will be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities. While Zellis UK Ltd has secured this particular contract, other businesses can prepare for potential upcoming tenders in the public safety sector, which may require expertise in similar systems and processes.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of Empower Recruitment Suite

Notice Description

Support and Maintenance of Empower Recruitment Suite

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support and Maintenance of Empower Recruitment Suite.. Non-Competitive Action

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385904
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72212218 - License management software development services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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