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Award of Technology Workstream Lead

Scottish Government

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22 Aug 2024 at 18:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government recently awarded a contract titled "Award of Technology Workstream Lead" to Harvey Nash Limited. This contract, under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is initiated by the Shared Services Programme within the Corporate Transformation and Workplace Directorate. The project, located in Glasgow, aims to improve the shared service capabilities in Finance and HR by deploying Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, and EPM applications. The award stage of this procurement was concluded on 22nd August 2024, and the contract was signed on 10th September 2023. The role resides in the Transformation Design and Architecture Division and will focus on ensuring effective delivery of the Technology Workstream within the programme, engaging stakeholders, and promoting high levels of adoption and utilisation of the deliverables.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in Oracle Cloud solutions and digital transformations. Companies with capabilities in ERP, HCM, and EPM applications, as well as strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. This project highlights the growing demand for digital transformation services within public sector organisations, presenting a pathway for businesses to contribute to large-scale technology upgrades and operational improvements that align with government visions for automation and data-driven decision-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Technology Workstream Lead

Notice Description

With significant multi-year investment in technology planned, the Shared Services Programme (SSP) in the Corporate Transformation and Workplace Directorate will deploy the solutions and platforms required to enable operational and cultural change to meet user needs and provide a better customer experience.It has been agreed that the scope of phase one will be to improve the current shared service capability in Finance and HR, based on deploying Oracle Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), HCM (Human Capital Management), and EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) applications.This will provide a foundation for further growth to support the government's wider vision for shared services, automation and the ability to be a data driven organisation.Our initial ambition is to introduce the new cloud based applications and replace on-premise technology, to allow the credible running of modern Finance and HR functions.This role is located in the Transformation Design and Architecture Division. The division is home to people with business, data and digital architecture design and analysis skills and expertise.People from the division work on understanding what the future state for corporate services needs to look like, and the stepping stones we need to take to get there, understanding our target business architecture, our overall data strategy for corporate services, and the components that together make up the 'corporate platform'.The role will primarily ensure the delivery of the Technology Workstream in the SSP, while ensuring all stakeholders are fully engaged in the progress of the programme and in the adoption and utilisation of the key deliverables.The role may also be deployed in the delivery of other engagements by the division, which could be in the context of other programmes or initiatives in the portfolio of the Directorate.Key outputsReporting to the Head of Technical Architecture and Security in the division and working closely with the System Integrator (IBM), Digital Directorate/iTECS team, as well as customer organisations to:- Provide leadership on all workstream deliverables to encourage collaboration so that all parties are open about the state of the services, the programme deliveries, and are realistic about timetables and benefits- Work directly with all stakeholders to build engagement and ensure high levels of adoption and utilisation of the programme deliverables.- Provide day to day management of the technology workstream, its part of the programme plan, risk and issues, prioritisation of resources, taking responsibility for achieving milestones- Manage dependencies and relationships with other workstreams, programmes and customer organisations- Represent the division in relevant customer and governance groups involved in implementation- Provide project management and representation for other engagements, apart from the Shared Services Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000741634
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£233,629 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

AdviceUK

Harvey Nash Limited

James D Bilsland Ltd

National Timber Group T/A Rembrand Timber & Thornbridge Sawmills

Priory elderly Care

RSM UK Audit LLP

Stanford Coachworks and Mobility Services Ltd

WSP UK Ltd

Weir Forestry

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