--- title: "Provision of a Digital Jury CMS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE" published: "2023-10-17" --- # Provision of a Digital Jury CMS Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796.json) ## Summary The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, based in Edinburgh, UK, has initiated a planning stage tender for the provision of a Digital Jury CMS. The procurement process aims to design and develop a comprehensive digital system to manage jury cases throughout Scotland. The tender is accessible on the Public Contracts Scotland website, and the deadline for responses is set for 3rd November 2023. This opportunity for business growth caters to service providers with expertise in digital system development for legal services. Companies specialised in software design, data management, and court technology are well-suited to compete. The tender presents a chance to contribute innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the Scottish courts' jury operations, aligning with the aim to modernise and streamline the judicial processes. ## Notice The Scottish courts and tribunal services (SCTS) is seeking information regarding the design and development of an end-to-end digital jury case management system to capture the personal details and availability of potential jurors, issue jury citations, deal with excusal requests, issue automated notifications and reminders and provide the required lists of assize to ensure the availability of jurors for both the Sheriff and High Courts throughout Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Courts and Tribunals service (SCTS) is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the development of a digital end-to-end jury process from initial registration up to but not including the payment of expenses. The jury system is supported in-house however, it has become out dated, with only small upgrades such as the additional of a QR code to the citation letter being added to provide website access to allow registration of personal details. The high level requirements are:- Issue of revisal notices containing QR code to allow digital collection of personal details and availability of potential jurors. Enable a preferred option for communication to be chosen by potential jurors on registration and provide an automated excusal request option. Provide automatic notifications on completion of registration and automatic reminder prior to citation date. Allow citations to be produced and transmitted by e-mail. Allow batches of jurors to be identified and managed and produce the required reports and lists. Ensure 24/7 automated service provision for identified excusal requests to increase access to users out of hours. Provision for scanners at courts to record attendance daily, linked to the current jury expenses system. Develop a group text/e-mail service to replace pre ballot telephone calls. Identify the required strategic case management platform for the Digital Jury System. Identify the resources required to develop, configure and maintain the platform. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490655 | | 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 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2023 | | 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 COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 3XD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490655 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490655&idx=4 24th October 2023 - Updated RFI document which includes an additional information section and updated deadline 03/11/23. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490655&idx=2 20th October 2023 - RFI document updated to include the deadline for responses (26/10/2023) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490655&idx=3 20th October 2023 - RFI document updated to include a section for suppliers to provide estimated costings. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490655&idx=1 18th October 2023 - RFI document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490655 Provision of a Digital Jury CMS - The Scottish courts and tribunal services (SCTS) is seeking information regarding the design and development of an end-to-end digital jury case management system to capture the personal details and availability of potential jurors, issue jury citations, deal with excusal requests, issue automated notifications and reminders and provide the required lists of assize to ensure the availability of jurors for both the Sheriff and High Courts throughout Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=747796 - http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747796 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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