Education Management Information System for Scotland

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body for local authorities in Scotland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process to replace the SEEMiS solution with a new Education Management Information System (MIS) that will serve all 32 local authorities across Scotland. The procurement falls under the general public services category, with a focus on goods, and is expected to command a budget of £50 million. The solution must meet Education Regulations and the requirements specific to Scottish education, with the tentative notice date set for 1 December 2026. The main procurement location is Paisley, Scotland, and the contracting process is based on the directives from the EU procurement framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of education management systems, particularly those experienced in delivering complex, large-scale IT solutions. Companies that can provide innovative MIS solutions, backed by demonstrable functionality via demo links, stand to benefit from collaboration with Scotland Excel. The procurement process is ideal for suppliers who can navigate regulatory frameworks and meet the specific demands of a centralised Scottish education system. Engaging in this tender could not only offer lucrative business growth but also establish strategic partnerships within the Scottish public sector.

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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

Scotland Excel is seeking to replace a national education MIS solution that is provided 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. Scotland Excel is acting as the PROCUREMENT ADVISOR to 32 local authorities. Interested parties are invited to provide links to demos of their solutions (YOUTUBE etc), these links will be shared with the local authorities for the purpose of informing stakeholders of the potential functionality available to them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834353
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557827
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
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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