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Meeting and Decisions Management Software

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a "Meeting and Decisions Management Software," aimed at enhancing the council meetings. This procurement falls under the "General public services" category and was processed through an open procedure method. Located in Newtown St Boswells, UKM91 region, the council sought to acquire software from Civica, a large supplier based in Leeds, UK. The procurement stage tag indicates an award and contract phase, with Civica securing the contract valued at £58,530, signed on 27th February 2026. The software aims to streamline the preparation of papers and documents for council meetings, a move expected to improve efficiency in public service operations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on meeting management tools. Successful companies in this field can find prospects to collaborate with regional authorities such as Scottish Borders Council. The open procurement process ensures fair competition, and Civica's success reflects the potential for large enterprises within the software industry to engage in regional projects. Although this award was secured via a direct award from the Vertical Application Solutions framework, future similar tenders might afford opportunities for other businesses to participate in enhancing public service delivery systems.

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Notice Title

Meeting and Decisions Management Software

Notice Description

Provision of software to support council meetings

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software is used for the preparation of papers and documents for Council Meetings - this is a call off from the Vertical Application Solutions - RM6259.. The price and quality award criteria do not apply in relation to direct awards from this collaborative framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550729
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£58,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

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