---
title: "DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791367"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791367

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government’s Hyperion system" for various support services related to their Hyperion system. This award falls under the industry category of general public services and social protection within the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. This procurement has moved to the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 21 January 2025. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by extreme urgency brought about by unforeseeable events for the contracting authority. The total contract value is £40,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT support and systems management. The service requirements include data analysis, system assurance, enterprise performance management, issue resolution, patching, data recovery, minor enhancements, and ad hoc training. Praesto Consulting UK Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating that similar firms with experience in financial data systems and technical support services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system on a 3rd line support basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently, there is limited support provided to the SG support teams relating to the business implementation of the Hyperion Planning system. Scottish Government wishes to ensure that this support can be provided by pre-purchasing a pot of days from a suitably qualified contractor, that can be called down as and when required over the forthcoming year. This form of support could be used for whatever is considered reasonable and is likely to include: - Assistance with data analysis for external and internal reporting of financial data - System Assurance - Enterprise Performance Management support - Fixes where the system is not working as it should; - Help with using the system; - Patching as required; - Data recovery; - Minor enhancements; and - Ad hoc training.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from CCS Framework RM1557.14.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524477 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRAESTO CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524477
  DFM-Application support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system - Support for the Scottish Government's Hyperion system on a 3rd line support basis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791367

## Provenance

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