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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:34

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has recently completed a procurement process by awarding a contract for the Gladstone Leisure Management System and associated services to Gladstone MRM Limited. This falls under the industry category of information technology services, with a strong focus on the institutional needs of the university's educational operations. Situated in Glasgow, UKM82, this procurement has progressed to the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 7 July 2026. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the absence of an alternative competitive solution that meets the technical demands of the University.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of industry-specific software packages and computer-related professional services. Companies specialising in bespoke software integration, support, and maintenance would find this tender particularly suitable. The deep integration of the Gladstone Leisure Management System within the University's existing operations signifies opportunities for businesses offering complementary services, such as API development, system hosting, and IT system support. The contract's continuity ensures long-term business growth prospects for the supplier due to the critical reliance on the technology furnished by Gladstone MRM Limited.

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Notice Title

Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services. This contract award follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services. This contract award follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Procurement Information

Gladstone MRM Limited is the provider of the Leisure Management System currently in use by the University. The system has been fully operational since approximately 2018 following a compliant tender process and is embedded within the University's systems and operational processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£410,424 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gladstone MRM Limited

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