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title: "HR Automation Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648965"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-26"
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# HR Automation Pilot

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648965

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a procurement process for the "HR Automation Pilot" project, aimed at evaluating various Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms to enhance their automation services starting with HR processes. This tender is classified under the services category and is linked to the public services sector. The contract, which has a value of £110,000, was signed on 26 February 2021 and delivery is expected to take place in Edinburgh. As of now, the procurement is at the award stage, having successfully concluded the open tendering method which attracted six bids.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in automation technologies and consulting services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in RPA and those specifically focusing on HR solutions will find this tender particularly relevant. The Scottish Government's focus on scaling automation across the public sector further suggests a growing demand for innovative automation solutions, making this an attractive market for both established firms and smaller enterprises looking to expand their offerings in this domain.

## Notice

The main objectives of the contract are to evaluate different RPA Platforms, with a view to carrying out a technical evaluation of available platforms to inform our Automation and Technological strategy to provide Automation services for the SG initially, expanding to the wider Public Sector in future

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SG require to evaluate different RPA Platforms, with a view to carrying out a technical evaluation of available platforms to inform our Automation and Technological strategy to provide Automation services for the SG initially, expanding to the wider Public Sector in future. We have prioritised our HR Recruitment and On-boarding processes as the focus area for this Automation Pilot. There has already been extensive analysis of HR processes and the technical environment within SG. Process profiling, data flows and potential candidate functions for automation have been identified

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410519 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410519

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410519
  HR Automation Pilot - The main objectives of the contract are to evaluate different RPA Platforms, with a view to carrying out a technical evaluation of available platforms to inform our Automation and Technological strategy to provide Automation services for the SG initially, expanding to the wider Public Sector in future

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648965

## Provenance

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