Award

Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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04 Jul 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has recently awarded a contract for the "Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance." The tender was for services in the "Food Safety" sector and was awarded to Civica UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £311,734. The contract was signed on 30th June 2023, and the location of the procurement activity was in Aberdeen, UK. This contract presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in hosting, maintenance, and support services specific to food safety systems.

The procurement process led by FSS has reached the award stage, with Civica UK Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract aims to maintain existing systems until alternative solutions are identified. Businesses with capabilities in system hosting and maintenance for specific industry sectors, such as food safety, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Understanding the importance of protecting exclusive rights and intellectual property, FSS selected Civica UK Limited based on their expertise in the field, highlighting the significance of specialised knowledge in public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance

Notice Description

Hosting, Maintenance, and Support is required for the Food Standards Scotland APP database and the Operations Workflow Systems, including all modules.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hosting, Maintenance, and Support for the Food Standards Scotland APP Database and Operational Workflow Systems (OWS), including all modules.

Procurement Information

Civica own the IPR for the applications used to support Food Standards Scotland APP Database and OWS. A prior Open Tender to purchase a new system failed to attract any bids. This Contract is to maintain the current systems until an alternative can be procured and/or the requirement moves to a potential new public body.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000737473
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482747
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

48170000 - Compliance software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,734 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
avril.gordon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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