Planning

Intelligent Automation

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-025598

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f86b

Published 31 August 2023, 11:54am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St

Glasgow

G2 8EA

Contact

David Box

Email

david.box@gov.scot

Telephone

+44 7919014604

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.gov.scot

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)