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HR Automation Pilot

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government initiated a procurement process for the "HR Automation Pilot" project, aimed at evaluating various Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms to enhance their automation services starting with HR processes. This tender is classified under the services category and is linked to the public services sector. The contract, which has a value of £110,000, was signed on 26 February 2021 and delivery is expected to take place in Edinburgh. As of now, the procurement is at the award stage, having successfully concluded the open tendering method which attracted six bids.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in automation technologies and consulting services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in RPA and those specifically focusing on HR solutions will find this tender particularly relevant. The Scottish Government's focus on scaling automation across the public sector further suggests a growing demand for innovative automation solutions, making this an attractive market for both established firms and smaller enterprises looking to expand their offerings in this domain.

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Notice Title

HR Automation Pilot

Notice Description

The main objectives of the contract are to evaluate different RPA Platforms, with a view to carrying out a technical evaluation of available platforms to inform our Automation and Technological strategy to provide Automation services for the SG initially, expanding to the wider Public Sector in future

Lot Information

Lot 1

SG require to evaluate different RPA Platforms, with a view to carrying out a technical evaluation of available platforms to inform our Automation and Technological strategy to provide Automation services for the SG initially, expanding to the wider Public Sector in future. We have prioritised our HR Recruitment and On-boarding processes as the focus area for this Automation Pilot. There has already been extensive analysis of HR processes and the technical environment within SG. Process profiling, data flows and potential candidate functions for automation have been identified

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648965
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410519
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
morepowersprocurement@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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