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title: "FLS-0043-C VME/Asset Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dbfa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-06-23"
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# FLS-0043-C VME/Asset Management System

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dbfa

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a VME Fleet Management System titled "FLS-0043-C VME/Asset Management System". This falls under the services category with the CPV code 50111100 for vehicle-fleet management services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with an award made without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was initiated by FLS and conducted due to the liquidation of the incumbent supplier, resulting in the need for a swift system implementation. The contract with a value of £193,959.12 was signed on 30th April 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the vehicle fleet management services industry, particularly those specialising in VME Fleet Management Systems. Businesses experienced in collaborative frameworks and direct awards may find this opportunity relevant. The award criteria included aspects of quality and price, with the contract outcome being awarded to Softcat Plc. FLS approached 3 pre-qualified suppliers, and Civica's TranSend Fleet Management System was selected as the most economically advantageous tender. The buying organisation, FLS, is based in Inverness, United Kingdom, and can be contacted through +44 3000676000 or procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot for further information.

## Notice

FLS has a requirement for the provision of a VME Fleet Management System. FLS conducted market research and deemed the Scottish Government Software Value Added Re-seller, Contract Reference - NP5016/17 as the most appropriate. This route aligned with FLS requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS has a requirement for the provision of a VME Fleet Management System. FLS conducted market research and deemed the Scottish Government Software Value Added Re-seller, Contract Reference - NP5016/17 as the most appropriate. This route aligned with FLS requirements. This is a single supplier collaborative framework, therefore this is direct award. FLS approached 3 pre-qualified suppliers through Softcat and received tenders from each. These were evaluated and scored by FLS staff. The most economically advantageous tender was from Civica with their TranSend Fleet Management System. Due to the nature of this framework, the contract is awarded to Softcat with 100% of the work being subcontracted to Civica.

### Procurement Information

FLS conducted market research and deemed the Scottish Government Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR), Contract Reference - NP5016/17 as the most appropriate. This route aligned with FLS requirements. The incumbent supplier had entered into liquidation which considerably affected FLS timescales. The SVAR framework enabled a quick and compliant route to market allowing FLS to start implementation of a new system swiftly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017923-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £193,959 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017923-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736440
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371

## Provenance

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