Planning

Request for Market Info _ Revenues and Benefits System Software

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK, is actively engaging in the planning phase of public procurement for a new Revenues and Benefits System software. The industry category is goods, focusing on general public services, with the procurement process currently at the planning stage. As part of the strategic development, they are requesting market information through a planned Request for Supplier Information (RFI). The RFI, published on 20th August 2025, aims to gather insight for crafting the procurement strategy, and although it does not constitute a contract, the feedback is pivotal for their market analysis. A future notice is anticipated by 5th November 2025, as per the procurement communication plan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies that provide software solutions in the areas of on-premise or cloud/SaaS offerings. Suppliers that can ensure long-term support for their products, possibly transitioning to cloud/SaaS, will be particularly suitable for this endeavour. The Council is specifically seeking solutions that will cover a contract duration between 6 to 10 years, excluding Business Rates (NDR) administration and Debtors systems from the scope. Firms specialising in innovative technology systems for local authorities or those looking to expand their involvement in public sector projects will find this an advantageous opportunity to explore and compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Market Info _ Revenues and Benefits System Software

Notice Description

As part of the development process for a procurement strategy for Argyll and Bute Councils Revenues and Benefits System, Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Supplier Information (RFI). Information provided in response to this request will be used in the development of our procurement strategy. Nothing in this document shall be taken as constituting or indicating a contract or representation with or by Argyll and Bute Council. All information provided will be used for analysis and research purposes only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is looking to identify parties interested in delivering Argyll and Bute Councils Revenues and Benefits System, as detailed in the attached document. Market information would be welcomed from suppliers for solutions which are either on-premise or cloud/SaaS hosted. However at procurement stage, for on-prem solutions suppliers would be asked to provide their product roadmap indicating duration of future support provisions for the product, and if a date is scheduled for transitioning their solution to cloud/SaaS - on-prem solutions would only be considered if support would be available for the full term of the contract - which is likely to be between 6 - 10 years. For clarity, Business Rates (NDR) administration is not in scope for this requirement and we are not looking for a Debtors system.. Please see the enclosed file for full details of this requirement: RFI - Revs and Bens Solutions_v1.0_2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807718
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537373
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
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Dunlop
Contact Email
david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604011

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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537373&idx=1
    20th August 2025 - Request for Supplier Information (RFI) - Revenues and Benefits System
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537373
    Request for Market Info _ Revenues and Benefits System Software - As part of the development process for a procurement strategy for Argyll and Bute Councils Revenues and Benefits System, Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Supplier Information (RFI). Information provided in response to this request will be used in the development of our procurement strategy. Nothing in this document shall be taken as constituting or indicating a contract or representation with or by Argyll and Bute Council. All information provided will be used for analysis and research purposes only.

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