---
title: "Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000737473"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2023-07-04"
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# Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000737473

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## Summary

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has recently awarded a contract for the "Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance." The tender was for services in the "Food Safety" sector and was awarded to Civica UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £311,734. The contract was signed on 30th June 2023, and the location of the procurement activity was in Aberdeen, UK. This contract presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in hosting, maintenance, and support services specific to food safety systems.

The procurement process led by FSS has reached the award stage, with Civica UK Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract aims to maintain existing systems until alternative solutions are identified. Businesses with capabilities in system hosting and maintenance for specific industry sectors, such as food safety, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Understanding the importance of protecting exclusive rights and intellectual property, FSS selected Civica UK Limited based on their expertise in the field, highlighting the significance of specialised knowledge in public procurement processes.

## Notice

Hosting, Maintenance, and Support is required for the Food Standards Scotland APP database and the Operations Workflow Systems, including all modules.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hosting, Maintenance, and Support for the Food Standards Scotland APP Database and Operational Workflow Systems (OWS), including all modules.

### Procurement Information

Civica own the IPR for the applications used to support Food Standards Scotland APP Database and OWS. A prior Open Tender to purchase a new system failed to attract any bids. This Contract is to maintain the current systems until an alternative can be procured and/or the requirement moves to a potential new public body.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482747 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £311,734 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482747

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482747
  Operational Workflow System (OWS) Hosting and Maintenance - Hosting, Maintenance, and Support is required for the Food Standards Scotland APP database and the Operations Workflow Systems, including all modules.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737473

## Provenance

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