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title: "Provision of an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for Inverness Castle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041778"
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buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Provision of an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for Inverness Castle

Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041778

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## Summary

High Life Highland, on behalf of The Highland Council, is leading a procurement process for the provision of an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system dedicated to the Inverness Castle Experience. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Point of Sale (POS) software development services, is currently at the award stage. Oolio UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £612,194, as of 20 August 2024. The system, intended for various types of purchases such as e-commerce, retail, and food and beverage within the Inverness Castle, is expected to be installed by March 2025. This open procedure ensures a transparent procurement process, compliant with GPA standards and follows the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in POS software development to expand their market presence and leverage new business prospects. The involved sectors include retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, making it an ideal project for companies with expertise in integrated electronic sales solutions. The procurement requirements stress high importance on delivery quality and experience, offering a competitive landscape for capable suppliers. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive solutions, possibly in partnership for integrated ticketing and merchandising systems, stand a better chance to fulfil the specified criteria and contribute to the growth and operational efficiency of the Inverness Castle Experience.

## Notice

On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland wish to appoint a contractor to provide an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for the Inverness Castle Experience, which supports the following types of purchase: An e-commerce system that allows purchases of merchandise from the Inverness Castle Experience website Retail purchases from the Inverness Castle Experience shop, and a pop-up store within the Inverness Castle Experience Food and beverage purchases in the Inverness Castle Experience bar, cafe and restaurant areas

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland wish to appoint a contractor to provide an Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system for the Inverness Castle Experience, which supports the following types of purchase: An e-commerce system that allows purchases of merchandise from the Inverness Castle Experience website Retail purchases from the Inverness Castle Experience shop, and a pop-up store within the Inverness Castle Experience Food and beverage purchases in the Inverness Castle Experience bar, cafe and restaurant areas It is intended that this system be available for installation from March 2025. Note: we are also seeking a contractor to provide a Ticketing and Merchandising system, under a separate tender, and are open to joint bids from partners who wish to offer a fully integrated EPOS, Ticketing and Merchandising system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026716-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £612,194 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SS |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026716-2024
- 12 Dec 2023 at 08:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036449-2023
- 10 Nov 2023 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033343-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highlifehighland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750106
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23042

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