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ELC-25-0647_T1 Implementation Data Consultant to Resolve Data Management Issue

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "ELC-25-0647_T1 Implementation Data Consultant to Resolve Data Management Issue." This contract falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on the implementation of a financial system requiring VAT data integration. The process was carried out using an open procurement method within the EU’s open procedure for services. The project will be implemented in East Lothian, with the main objectives being the development and deployment of a custom software program to automate data ingestion and processing. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2025 to Real Staffing Group, a division of SThree Partnership LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale software developers and data consultancy firms looking to expand within the government sector, particularly those experienced in VAT data solutions and financial data systems integration. By focusing on automating financial data processing, businesses specialising in data management and software development can benefit from establishing or expanding their footprint in public services technology solutions. The open procedure and the necessity for a tailored system cater well to firms with expertise in creating customized software solutions, especially in accounting and VAT regulation compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELC-25-0647_T1 Implementation Data Consultant to Resolve Data Management Issue

Notice Description

This project is to assist East Lothian Council (ELC) with a VAT Data issue which has arisen during the implementation of a new Finance System, where the nominal CSV lacks the required VAT Rate information to allow import into their new system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council requires the development of a custom software program to automate the ingestion and processing of financial data files, specifically XML and CSV formats, for generating output CSVs with integrated VAT referencing and logging. This program will streamline data handling by prioritizing XML ingestion and falling back to CSV processing when necessary, incorporating lookups and updates based on nominal and VAT data sources.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812809
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541219
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL STAFFING GROUP, A TRADING DIVISION OF STHREE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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