Planning

Roads and Amenities Job Costing Software

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, based in Lochgilphead, UK, is initiating a procurement process for the acquisition of Roads and Amenities Job Costing Software. This contract falls under the category of general public services within the goods procurement classification. The current stage is in planning, with the procurement slated to transition further by October 2025. Interested parties are requested to submit their responses by 18th July 2025. The Council seeks market information to assess potential solutions, and queries can be directed through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in job costing solutions tailored for municipal needs. Companies with innovative approaches or niche expertise in managing regional and local authority requirements may find substantial growth prospects. This initiative allows businesses to showcase their capabilities, potentially fostering long-term partnerships with the Argyll and Bute Council, a key player in regional public services within the UK. Businesses are encouraged to demonstrate their compliance with government procurement standards to enhance their competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Roads and Amenities Job Costing Software

Notice Description

Request for market information in relation to Roads and Amenities Job Costing Software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council is looking to identify parties interested in delivering Roads and Amenities Job Costing Software - see attached RFI documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533682
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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