--- title: "Solace/IS Transformation Programme: Digital Assets Register" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Solace/IS Transformation Programme: Digital Assets Register Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545.json) ## Summary The Improvement Service has initiated an open procurement process titled "Solace/IS Transformation Programme: Digital Assets Register" under the category of general public services. The procurement is located in Livingston, UK, as it is being conducted on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme to support local authorities across Scotland. The process is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 8th June 2026 at 12:00. The contract award period is expected to start on the same day, ensuring that the successful bidder can promptly begin their engagement. This open procedure requires submissions to be made electronically. Businesses with expertise in consulting, particularly those experienced in digital strategy and transformation, are well-suited to respond to this opportunity. Companies capable of understanding and enhancing digital maturity within public sector frameworks will find this tender especially relevant. The project seeks an independent consultant to interview and evaluate the digital plans of 32 local authority Digital Leads, thereby offering significant exposure and potential partnership opportunities across various councils. This tender not only provides an excellent chance for growth in consultancy and digital transformation services but also facilitates building a robust network within the public sector in Scotland. ## Notice The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to interview each of the 32 local authority Digital Leads to understand their digital roadmap and future plans for their local authority and to gain a sense of each local authority's level of maturity against the 8 pillars in the digital to-be state schematic. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Solace/IS Transformation programme is supporting all councils in Scotland to work together towards a blueprint for the council of the future. The programme is complex but by working collaboratively it will enable the sector to address collective challenges. There is no single view of the digital landscape for the sector. Previous attempts have been made but information is now outdated. The Improvement Service on behalf of the programme is seeking services of an independent consultant to interview each of the 32 local authority Digital Leads to understand their digital roadmap and future plans and gain a sense of each local authority's level of maturity against the 8 pillars in the digital to-be state schematic. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555637 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555637 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555637 Solace/IS Transformation Programme: Digital Assets Register - The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to interview each of the 32 local authority Digital Leads to understand their digital roadmap and future plans for their local authority and to gain a sense of each local authority's level of maturity against the 8 pillars in the digital to-be state schematic. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.improvementservice.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831545 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831545 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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