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DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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21 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government’s Hyperion system" for various support services related to their Hyperion system. This award falls under the industry category of general public services and social protection within the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. This procurement has moved to the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 21 January 2025. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by extreme urgency brought about by unforeseeable events for the contracting authority. The total contract value is £40,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT support and systems management. The service requirements include data analysis, system assurance, enterprise performance management, issue resolution, patching, data recovery, minor enhancements, and ad hoc training. Praesto Consulting UK Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating that similar firms with experience in financial data systems and technical support services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system

Notice Description

Support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system on a 3rd line support basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently, there is limited support provided to the SG support teams relating to the business implementation of the Hyperion Planning system. Scottish Government wishes to ensure that this support can be provided by pre-purchasing a pot of days from a suitably qualified contractor, that can be called down as and when required over the forthcoming year. This form of support could be used for whatever is considered reasonable and is likely to include: - Assistance with data analysis for external and internal reporting of financial data - System Assurance - Enterprise Performance Management support - Fixes where the system is not working as it should; - Help with using the system; - Patching as required; - Data recovery; - Minor enhancements; and - Ad hoc training.

Procurement Information

Call-off from CCS Framework RM1557.14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791367
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRAESTO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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