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HR Software and Services

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for HR Software and Services, conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland, is currently at the Award stage. Located in Inverness, this tender is focused on the services sector, specifically under the CPV classification code 72200000, which relates to software services. The buyer has contracted Softcat, with the total value of the awarded contract now at £274,846.29, with additional items worth up to £51,297.54 included in the contract amendments. The original contracting date was on 18 February 2019, and the contract duration is set for four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in HR and payroll software solutions, consultancy services, and related technology infrastructures. Companies able to provide innovative software applications and additional functionalities, such as recruitment modules, will find themselves well-suited to compete in this evolving landscape. Given the active contract and potential for further variations, there may be additional opportunities for suppliers who can offer value-for-money solutions that integrate smoothly with existing systems.

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Notice Title

HR Software and Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Softcat was originally contracted at award to supply a defined set of HR and payroll requirements comprising software applications, related licences and consultancy services to the value of 223548.75 GBP. Subsequent extensions to contract have raised the contact award by a further 30465.55 GBP to a new total at 254014.30 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£274,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.rice@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7GB
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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