Award

CT - Robotic Process Automation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the tendering process for the procurement titled "CT - Robotic Process Automation," pertinent to the general public services industry category. This procurement, located in the UK region with a specific focus on delivering automation services, falls under the services procurement category. The award process was concluded on 2nd April 2025, following an open procurement method. The project encompasses managing the transition from attended to unattended automation, integrating automation projects within the Intelligent Automation Centre of Excellence framework, and ensuring seamless operations and reporting. The awarded contract, valued at £4,750,000, was signed with Ernst & Young LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in robotic process automation and related services. Organisations experienced in delivering automation solutions, particularly those that can handle system and user acceptance testing and offer comprehensive project documentation, will find this an ideal fit. The Scottish Government's framework agreement ensures that solutions will be integrated effectively with the operational environment and adhere to the Digital Service Standard, presenting growth prospects for businesses capable of meeting these criteria.

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Notice Title

CT - Robotic Process Automation

Notice Description

The Service Provider will deliver demand-led automation services. This includes managing the transition from attended to unattended automation, delivering and integrating automation projects in line with the Intelligent Automation Centre of Excellence framework, and ensuring seamless reporting and management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the supplier to complete: - Discovery/process assessment - Build, test and deploy to live environment with associated hypercare using Intelligent Automation platforms and technology. - The delivery will incorporate system and user acceptance testing. - Associated project documentation and handover will be finalised to the agreed quality criteria. - Solutions will integrate effectively with the operational environment and comply with the Digital Service Standard and make effective use of platforms and other shared assets and experience within Scottish Government.. No guarantee of volume is provided. This includes any potential extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795945
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528014
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

72513000 - Office automation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months 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
simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528014
    CT - Robotic Process Automation - The Service Provider will deliver demand-led automation services. This includes managing the transition from attended to unattended automation, delivering and integrating automation projects in line with the Intelligent Automation Centre of Excellence framework, and ensuring seamless reporting and management.

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