Award

Licensing System

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the replacement of its Licensing System with an improved IT solution. The process, conducted using an open procedure, focused on delivering a fully digital service for customers, the licensing authority, and its consultation partners. Located in Haddington, East Lothian, UKM73, the contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited on 4th March 2026, for a value of approximately £256,925. The procurement lifecycle encompassed several stages from planning to award, with key updates including an extension to the bidding deadline, originally set for 22nd August 2025. The industry category is classified under general public services within the CPV code 72000000, and the procurement process adheres to the legal framework outlined by CELEX ID 32014L0024.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering digital and software solutions tailored for public sector requirements. With a significant focus on quality over price in the award criteria, businesses excelling in innovative solutions and possessing a robust quality control system would be well-suited to participate. SME involvement was notably encouraged, as demonstrated by the proportion of bids stemming from SMEs. The contract outlines a potential for renewal, offering ongoing opportunities for businesses capable of providing scalable and sustainable IT solutions. East Lothian Council, acting as a central purchasing body, emphasises community benefits, encouraging suppliers to contribute positively to local economic growth.

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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-r6ebe6-0000804995
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551528
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
Large

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
£256,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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