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Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System

AUDIT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Audit Scotland has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System within the general public services sector. The buying organisation is Audit Scotland, located at 102 West Port, Edinburgh, UKM. This open procedure tender aims to facilitate unified workforce planning, resource deployment, and consistent reporting across the organisation. The procurement covers the delivery of goods, particularly the management system, within the UKM75 region. Interested parties should submit their electronic responses by 12:00 PM on 8th November 2024, as the submission period ends on that date. The expected contract period is 1,080 days with potential renewals available.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in management information systems, particularly those with expertise in workforce planning and deployment solutions. Companies that are ISO 27001 certified or offer equivalent solutions will be well-suited for this procurement. With a project value of approximately £1,000,000, this contract can significantly boost a company’s profile and economic standing. Suitable businesses should demonstrate strong financial health, supply chain management capabilities, and a commitment to prompt payment practices to align with Audit Scotland's requirements. This opportunity is ideal for firms seeking long-term engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Resource and Management Information (R&MI) System

Notice Description

Audit Scotland has identified the need for a unified workforce planning, resource deployment and monitoring on all key aspects in the delivery of our work activities, specifically the outward facing audit work that we undertake with audited bodies across Scotland and also internally focussed corporate projects. The new system will also allow for consistent reporting across the organisation, at various levels through from individual managers, resourcing leads, business group management teams, Leadership Group and Executive Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a new requirement for a unified workforce planning and resourcing system.

Renewal: 2x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779122
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@audit-scotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970331736

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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