Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
David Box
Telephone
+44 7919014604
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Intelligent Automation
Reference number
SP-23-09
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Intelligent Automation
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
- 42964000 - Office automation equipment
- 48920000 - Office automation software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 72212920 - Office automation software development services
- 72513000 - Office automation services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Procurement is considering establishing a framework for the provision of Intelligent Automation (IA) Services which will be available to Scottish Government agencies and directorates and other Scottish public sector organisations and third sector bodies. The scope of this collaborative arrangement is still being developed but it is likely to include intelligent automation training and development, including coaching and mentoring of staff in IA; intelligent automation software and licencing; technical support; consultancy and expert support and assistance although this may be subject to change as the strategy develops.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Work has commenced in the development of the procurement strategy options. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, Scottish Procurement recognises the value of suppliers and industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. To assist with this, Scottish Procurement has drafted a Request for Information (RfI) and suppliers and other interested parties should read, complete and return the RfI attached to this notice and provide their views/comments to Lisa Pittman (lisa.pittman@gov.scot) by midday on 21 September 2023.
This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition.
Following receipt of the comments mentioned above, Scottish Procurement may engage directly with interested suppliers to obtain further market intelligence.
Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings or involvement in the proposed procurement process.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=732931.
(SC Ref:732931)