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TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Aberdeenshire Council in collaboration with The Highland Council for the provision of a Fleet Management System, support, maintenance, and development services. This tender is categorised under services and pertains to the regions of Aberdeenshire and the Highland region in Scotland (UKM50 and UKM6). The procurement stage is currently in the tender update stage following initial notices on 17 December 2025. Interested parties should note that the deadline has been extended to 15:00 on 26 January 2026 due to technical issues. The procurement process is conducted under an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management software solutions to broaden their market within local government sectors. Companies with a commercially available and operationally proven software solution are ideally suited to participate, as proposals requiring new developments or custom builds will not be considered. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier, with a potential contract period of four years, plus a possible extension of one additional year. This long-term opportunity presents a substantial growth avenue for businesses who can deliver quality solutions, given the evaluation criteria emphasise quality (60%) and price (40%).

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Fleet Management System, Support, Maintenance and Development

Notice Description

Provision of a Fleet Management Software Solution, and associated support and maintenance for Aberdeenshire Council and Highland Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a Fleet Management System (including support and Maintenance) for both Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils. It is the intention of the Council to award a contract to a single supplier for the provision of a instance for Aberdeenshire Council and an instance for Highland Council. i.e. each Council shall enter into a separate contract with the successful tenderer for the software services which are the subject matter of this procurement. The proposed solution must be commercially available, proven in operational environments and ready for implementation with minimal configuration. Proposals that involve the design, development or custom building of a new software system will not be considered.. Please be advised that, due to staff leave during the festive period, responses to any queries received may be delayed and will be addressed on or soon after 5 January 2026

Renewal: The Council retains the sole option to extend the contract for one further period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818885
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548010
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Additional Buyers

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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