Tender

Licensing System

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is seeking to upgrade its existing IT licensing system through a tender titled "Licensing System," focusing on delivering a fully digital service for its licensing authority and consultation partners. This procurement process is classified under services and follows an open procedure, with the procurement category identified by CPV code 72000000. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, with tenders expected to open on 29th August 2025. Located in East Lothian, with John Muir House as the address, the buying organisation operates in the UKM73 region. Businesses interested should note that the potential contract is valued at £500,000. The procurement originally had a deadline set for 22nd August 2025, which has been extended by one week to 29th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions and digital services. Firms that can deliver high-quality technological advancements and digital transformations are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in public sector services. The emphasis on a fully digital service suggests that businesses with expertise in electronic systems, including electronic ordering and payment services, will have a competitive advantage. Moreover, the open procurement method facilitates wider competition, enabling new entrants as well as established players to partake in the tender process. The opportunity could significantly enhance business portfolios, especially for those aiming to expand their services into regional or local authority sectors.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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=AUG537002
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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