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Corporate Automation

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council, located in Livingston, Scotland, has concluded a procurement process titled "Corporate Automation" under the industry category of general public services. The procurement, using an open procedure for service delivery, focuses on the continuation of Robotic Process Automation services to support the council's digital transformation efforts. The contracting process is now in the award stage, having been completed on 29th May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £64,410 GBP, was signed on 22nd May 2025 and involves the provision of automation services supplied by Softcat Plc, with subcontracting arrangements through UiPath.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in digital transformation and automation services, especially those capable of managing complex public sector projects. Large companies with expertise in implementing and maintaining robotic process automation systems will find this project particularly pertinent. The requirement for a subcontracting arrangement also opens up potential collaborations for smaller firms with niche automation capabilities. Companies looking to enhance their profile through public tenders in the Scottish market should consider engagements such as this to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering strategic solutions for regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Automation

Notice Description

Continuation of ongoing service requirements

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuation of Robotic Process Automation service requirements. This renewal is required to allow continuation of the process automation and associated software to manage and develop them. This development provides the council with an opportunity to deliver significant change in the delivery of services to customers whilst at the same time contribute to the digital transformation that is required to meet the outcomes within the council's Performance and Transformation Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799226
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531308
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

72212920 - Office automation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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