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Provision of Capita Support

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Provision of Capita Support" was initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, located in Hamilton, Scotland. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on IT consultancy related to housing management systems. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and is currently in the contract stage. The award for this contract, valued at £101,000, was signed on 7th January 2021. The procurement process is related to the cessation of current support for the Capita (Academy) system, which had been ongoing since 1996.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and support services, particularly those with expertise in housing management systems such as Capita Academy. Firms familiar with public sector procurement and those capable of providing in-depth technical support would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) like Gravitas Recruitment Group suggests that there is potential for companies of various sizes to bid for these types of contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Capita Support

Notice Description

Since 1996, Housing and Technical Resources have maintained their current Housing Management System via Capita (Academy). The system, as part of the ongoing contract, has been supported by Capita. The current support provided by Capita for Academy is due to come to an end in November 2020. Support from an individual with detailed knowledge of the Capita system which would address gaps in internal skills and experience

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy providing expertise in the Capita Housing Management system. This is a negotiated procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642868
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405555
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
SME

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
£101,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20215 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405555
    Provision of Capita Support - Since 1996, Housing and Technical Resources have maintained their current Housing Management System via Capita (Academy). The system, as part of the ongoing contract, has been supported by Capita. The current support provided by Capita for Academy is due to come to an end in November 2020. Support from an individual with detailed knowledge of the Capita system which would address gaps in internal skills and experience

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