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Award of FLS-703 - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Process Optimisation

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Award of FLS-703 - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Process Optimisation" was spearheaded by Forestry and Land Scotland, a national agency located in Inverness, UKM. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental protection. The procurement stage has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st October 2025. It was executed using an open procedure through a direct award from the overarching framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14. Avanade UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, valued at £95,775 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in process automation and optimisation services, particularly those experienced with environmental agencies and frameworks like G-Cloud 14. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, the framework approach may open avenues for smaller and niche firms to engage in collaborative ventures or as subcontractors under larger contractors. Businesses in the technology and environmental sectors that can provide innovative solutions in process automation would find this contract aligning with growth strategies focused on governmental and environmental projects. The central location of Inverness also offers a strategic point for businesses aiming to expand in the UKM region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of FLS-703 - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Process Optimisation

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice for a Framework Call Off Contract for FLS-703 - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Process Optimisation. This is a Direct Award Call Off from Overarching Framework Number RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice for a Framework Call Off Contract for FLS-703 - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Process Optimisation. This is a Direct Award Call Off from Overarching Framework Number RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812787
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541206
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 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
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVANADE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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