--- title: "Robotic Process Automation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-18" --- # Robotic Process Automation Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is seeking to procure an enterprise platform solution for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period is set to conclude on 15th June 2017 at 12:00, with the award phase anticipated to start immediately thereafter. The contract duration is three years, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The delivery will take place within the Renfrewshire area, specifically focusing on administrative processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. This tender presents exciting opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions and automation services, particularly those experienced with RPA technologies. Providers capable of demonstrating relevant experience and possessing the necessary insurance certifications are encouraged to participate. Companies specialising in digital transformation and process automation will find this tender particularly aligned with their services, making it a promising prospect for business growth in the public sector. ## Notice Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution. The number of licences may increase depending on the Councils requirements. The duration for this requirement will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renfrewshire Council is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. Our Corporate Procurement Unit works with council services to develop contracts and procedures which achieve Best Value. Procurement also has a vital role to play in supporting the Council successfully deliver its overall strategy and achieve a positive vision for Renfrewshire's communities. Once you complete the tendering process, we trust you will find us a good partner to do business with A key theme within Renfrewshire Council's Better Council Strategic Change Programme is Digital Service Delivery which seeks to drive the transformation of both citizen and back office services. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The results of the introduction of RPA software in other local authorities, has successfully demonstrated its potential. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution. The number of licences may increase depending on the Councils requirements.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT in PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Options: The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution. The number of licences may increase depending on the Councils requirements. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295958 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Notices will be published in line with the contract end/contract extension end dates. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48218000 - License management software package ## Release History - 18 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295958 - 11 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282846 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282846 Robotic Process Automation - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution. The number of licences may increase depending on the Councils requirements. The duration for this requirement will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295958 Robotic Process Automation - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been identified as a way to reduce unnecessary manual processes by automating administrative, logic based tasks. The Council is seeking to implement an enterprise platform RPA solution using Blue Prism Licences and Associated Services, which will be initially tested on appropriate processes within the Revenues and Benefits environment. It is anticipated that following successful testing of the RPA software, that the scope of the deployment of the software will be widened beyond Revenues and Benefits processes. The successful service provider will be required to work with the Councils chosen implementation consultant. The council is seeking to procure 2 Blue Prism software licenses with an appropriate hosting solution in order to implement the RPA solution. The number of licences may increase depending on the Councils requirements. The duration for this requirement will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356 - https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494356.json.