Award

Award of Dynamics 365 HR Implementation

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Aberdeen City Council, pertains to the "Award of Dynamics 365 HR Implementation," focusing on the implementation of the Dynamics 365 HR module. This process is classified under general public services within the services category. The location of the activity is Aberdeen City, with key dates including a contract signing on 18th June 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically as a direct award from the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework, bypassing the need for prior publication of a competition call. This process is currently in the 'Award' stage, having been completed with the supplier Hitachi Solutions Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and system implementation, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft's Dynamics 365 solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to human resources digital transformation stand to benefit from such opportunities. The contract value of £1,580,950 highlights the potential for substantial business growth. Engaging in similar public sector contracts can provide long-term strategic partnerships and increased visibility in the market, creating a platform for further expansion within the public sector. This opportunity particularly suits businesses with capabilities aligned to the specific needs of large-scale implementations in regional or local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Dynamics 365 HR Implementation

Notice Description

Direct award through Crown Commercial Services GCloud14 framework for services to implement Dynamics 365 HR module

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from Crown Commercial Service GCloud 14 Framework, procurement of a partner to carry out the implementation of Dynamics 365 HR Module.

Procurement Information

This is a compliant direct award call-off from Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534756
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,580,950 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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