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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "ESX/2025/4244 - Employability Management Information System". This contract, awarded to Hanlon Software Solutions, falls under the industry category of services and is located in the UKM81 region. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and broad participation. The contract was signed on 21st January 2026, and the primary objective is to implement an employability management system that tracks performance and meets reporting requirements for various regulatory bodies.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the tech and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in management information systems tailored for employability programmes. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to streamline data extraction and reporting processes would benefit greatly from similar future tenders. Additionally, as the procurement environment favours open procedures, it encourages competitive bids from both domestic and international businesses, providing a platform for market entry and expansion. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should consider aligning their offerings to meet the specific needs of public service bodies such as East Dunbartonshire Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ESX/2025/4244 - Employability Management Information System

Notice Description

Employability programme and system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Employability Management System will capture and manage employability performance and track the learner's journey. The team need to extract information easily in order to meet with reporting requirements from the Scottish Government, European Commission and other regulated bodies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560933
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20266 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
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANLON SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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