Award

Direct Award for the Provision of Civica Digital 360EDM and Workflow Software (EDRMS for Benefits and Revenue)

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Civica Digital 360EDM and Workflow Software (EDRMS for Benefits and Revenue). This contract, aimed at maintaining and improving the current Electronic Document Management System for Benefits and Revenue, was awarded through direct award from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259. The procurement falls under the 'General public services' category and other services including education, social protection, and housing and community amenities. The contract, valued at £456,352.61, will commence on 1 April 2025 and will last until 31 March 2030, with an optional extension of up to two additional years in 12-month increments. The primary delivery address for the contract is in Hamilton (UKM95), Scotland, with Civica UK Limited being selected as the sole supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital management solutions and those offering software migration services. As the project involves transitioning to a new cloud-based application, companies experienced in cloud technology and digital solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The framework utilised allows for further competition within Lot 1, which features 36 suppliers. However, Civica UK Limited holds a unique position as the exclusive provider of Digital360 services, indicating a competitive advantage for businesses with niche expertise in this software solution. This contract underscores the growing demand for digital transformation services within local government operations, offering substantial growth potential for industry participants.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Provision of Civica Digital 360EDM and Workflow Software (EDRMS for Benefits and Revenue)

Notice Description

This contract is required to allow the Council to maintain and improve the current Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for Benefits & Revenue. Digital360 provides services for Council Tax, Benefits, Non-Domestic Rates and Blue Badges. The contract is required for continued Council usage of Digital360 which is the longstanding software utilised by the Revenue and Benefits team. The current W2 application is being replaced by Civica with W3, which is a cloud-based application. Within this contract, Civica will implement the migration for the Council, which will provide a long-term solution for the resource. The procurement was a call off by direct award from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6259 Vertical Application - Lot 1: Business Applications which allows for the provision of revenues and benefits solutions. The framework allows for the option of direct award and further competition. Within Lot 1 there are 36 suppliers, however Civica UK Limited are the only provider of Digital360 services and so a direct award is required. The contract will be for a period of 5 years from 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in 2x 12-month increments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract is required to allow the Council to maintain and improve the current Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for Benefits & Revenue. Digital360 provides services for Council Tax, Benefits, Non-Domestic Rates and Blue Badges. The contract is required for continued Council usage of Digital360 which is the longstanding software utilised by the Revenue and Benefits team. The current W2 application is being replaced by Civica with W3, which is a cloud-based application. Within this contract, Civica will implement the migration for the Council, which will provide a long-term solution for the resource. The procurement was a call off by direct award from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6259 Vertical Application - Lot 1: Business Applications which allows for the provision of revenues and benefits solutions. The framework allows for the option of direct award and further competition. Within Lot 1 there are 36 suppliers, however the services required can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. As Civica UK Limited are the only provider of Digital360 services and so a direct award is required. The contract will be for a period of 5 years from 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in 2x 12-month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796090
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528422
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

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£456,352 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Lyon
Contact Email
rachael.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528422
    Direct Award for the Provision of Civica Digital 360EDM and Workflow Software (EDRMS for Benefits and Revenue) - This contract is required to allow the Council to maintain and improve the current Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for Benefits & Revenue. Digital360 provides services for Council Tax, Benefits, Non-Domestic Rates and Blue Badges. The contract is required for continued Council usage of Digital360 which is the longstanding software utilised by the Revenue and Benefits team. The current W2 application is being replaced by Civica with W3, which is a cloud-based application. Within this contract, Civica will implement the migration for the Council, which will provide a long-term solution for the resource. The procurement was a call off by direct award from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6259 Vertical Application - Lot 1: Business Applications which allows for the provision of revenues and benefits solutions. The framework allows for the option of direct award and further competition. Within Lot 1 there are 36 suppliers, however Civica UK Limited are the only provider of Digital360 services and so a direct award is required. The contract will be for a period of 5 years from 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in 2x 12-month increments.

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