--- title: "Resource Management Tool for Scotland's Social Security Agency" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-05-17" --- # Resource Management Tool for Scotland's Social Security Agency Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is planning a tender for a Resource Management Tool intended for Scotland's Social Security Agency. This project falls within the services industry and is aimed at improving workflow monitoring and resource deployment for the citizens of Scotland. Key deadlines include the submission deadline for Requests for Information by 12 noon on 31st May 2019, with questions due by 12 noon on 29th May 2019. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and the responses will inform the design and build of user-centred services that integrate effectively with existing applications and data sources. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on resource management solutions and integrations via APIs. Companies that have experience in delivering scalable and resilient tools for public sector clients would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could enable businesses to showcase their capabilities in meeting the specific needs of a national agency while contributing to public service efficiency in Scotland. ## Notice Social Security Scotland requires a solution to support its capability to effectively monitor and manage the diverse workflow demand enabling appropriate deployment of resources to serve the citizens of Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The proposed procurement seeks to explore the market options for the provision of an Resource Management Tool, with the ability to integrate with other applications and data sources via APIs. Scottish Government are currently going through a detailed Discovery phase with the array of user groups identified above to fully understand their particular needs and put these at the centre of the service. The output of Discovery will inform policy decisions, and feed directly into the design and build of user-centred services, and ensure an excellent user experience. Respondents to this Request for Information (RFI) are asked to describe how their solution would integrate with the current SSS platform and ensure a scalable and resilient Resource Management Tool. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354540 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package - 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package - 48332000 - Scheduling software package - 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package - 48517000 - IT software package ## Release History - 17 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354540 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354540&idx=1 20th May 2019 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354540 Resource Management Tool for Scotland's Social Security Agency - Social Security Scotland requires a solution to support its capability to effectively monitor and manage the diverse workflow demand enabling appropriate deployment of resources to serve the citizens of Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584320 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=584320 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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