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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ERP Continuous Improvement and Project Management Services" contract was managed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional agency in Inverness, UK. This contract falls under the "Economic affairs" industry category, with a focus on software and project management services, and is located in Inverness, Scotland (region UKM6). The procurement followed an open procedure, as part of the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework. The award stage was completed, with the contract signed on 4th August 2026. Key elements of this procurement were governed by EU legislation, providing a competitive framework for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ERP solutions and project management services to establish partnerships with public sector organisations. Companies that provide technological solutions geared towards continuous improvement in enterprises will find this especially relevant. Large-scale firms, such as the awarded supplier Computacenter (UK) Ltd, that can offer comprehensive and innovative ERP services are well-suited to compete in such open procurement processes. Businesses looking to grow should consider leveraging frameworks like SVARS to establish credibility and secure substantial contracts within governmental and public sector markets.

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Notice Title

ERP Continuous Improvement and Project Management Services

Notice Description

ERP Continuous Improvement and Project Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839195
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561544
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,327 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 days 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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