Planning

Education Management Information System for Scotland

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Scotland Excel, acting as the procurement advisor to SEEMiS Group LLP. This involves the planned tender for an Education Management Information System (MIS), which is set to replace the existing SEEMiS solution used by all of Scotland's local authorities. The procurement is categorised under 'goods' and falls within the 'General public services' industry category. The delivery location is specified as Hamilton, Scotland, with a contract value estimated at £50 million. As part of the planning stage, interested parties are encouraged to provide links to demo solutions, which will be shared with SEEMiS stakeholders to inform them of available functionalities. Future market engagements are anticipated, with communication expected to progress from 1st June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering complex systems compliant with Education Regulations in Scotland. An ideal candidate would be familiar with providing large-scale MIS solutions and have the capacity to engage in market discussions facilitated by Teams calls or meetings at either Scotland Excel or SEEMiS offices. Suppliers have the chance to showcase the functionality of their solutions through demos, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and requirements, thereby fostering potential business growth in the Scottish education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Management Information System for Scotland

Notice Description

We are seeking an Education MIS solution to replace the SEEMiS solution in operation across all of Scotland's local authorities

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEEMiS Group LLP is seeking to replace a national education MIS solution it provides to all of Scotland's 32 local authorities. The procurement is for a complex solution that will need to satisfy the Education Regulations and requirements of Scottish Education. SEEMiS Group LLP is the CONTRACTING AUTHORITY Scotland Excel is acting as the PROCUREMENT ADVISOR to SEEMiS Group LLP. Interested parties are invited to provide links to demos of their solutions (YOUTUBE etc), these links will be shared with SEEMiS stakeholders for the purpose of informing stakeholders of the potential functionality available to them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549906
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
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
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Richard Bridgen
Contact Email
richard.bridgen@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414888230

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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