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Licensing System

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process for a new Licensing System, aimed at enhancing the digital services offered by their Licensing Authority. This project falls under the industry category of 'General public services' and is specific to the region of East Lothian, classified under the code UKM73. The process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the procurement method identified as 'open', allowing wide participation. Interested parties have until 22nd August 2025, 12:00 PM to submit their bids electronically. The anticipated contract will begin immediately after this closing date, with a total budget of £500,000 available for this service-based contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, digital transformation, and systems integration. Companies adept at providing digital solutions that can accommodate internal and external consultation processes will find this tender particularly suitable. Given the open nature of the procurement process, firms of all sizes have the opportunity to present innovative solutions that align with the council's objectives for enhanced digital interaction with their stakeholders. Additionally, the local emphasis suggests that enterprises with a strong understanding of regional operational requirements might have an advantage.

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Notice Title

Licensing System

Notice Description

East Lothian Council's Licensing Authority are looking to replace their current IT system with an improved IT solution which will deliver a fully digital service for both customers, the licensing authority and its internal and external consultation partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council's Licensing Authority are looking to replace their current IT system with an improved IT solution which will deliver a fully digital service for both customers, the licensing authority and its internal and external consultation partners.

Renewal: +1 Year +1 Year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535171
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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