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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Aberdeenshire Council involved the award of a contract titled "Award of Revenues and Benefits Digital Processing." It falls under the industry category of services, specifically digital form processing software, with CPV classifications 48000000 and 48100000. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the Government Commercial Agency's GCloud 14 framework. The primary location for this procurement was Aberdeen, region UKM50. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for technology firms specialising in digital processing solutions. As the contract was awarded to GOVTECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it highlights the potential for smaller firms to secure government contracts through open procurement methods. Businesses capable of providing innovative digital solutions and with experience in public sector software services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Revenues and Benefits Digital Processing

Notice Description

The Council had a requirement to continue the use of their Revs and Bens digital form processing software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off under GCloud 14 for the provision of digital form processing software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559693
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
SME

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
£565,987 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks 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
ABERDEENSHIRE 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
Post Town
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOVTECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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