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28 Jul 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the maintenance and support of UNIT4 FMS, an information technology service. This contract follows a negotiated procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and was awarded without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £82,676.40, was signed on 16th July 2026 and involves a single supplier, UNIT4 Business Software Limited. The procurement process is classified under the CPV code 72222300 and conducted using the 'limited' procurement method, specifically without a call for competition. The location for the delivery of services is the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, in the region of UKM82.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in software maintenance and support. Due to its nature as a restricted procurement based on technical grounds, companies positioned to provide unique or proprietary services are well-suited to take advantage of such contracts. While this award does not offer a direct competition scope due to its specific criteria, it highlights the importance for businesses to be aware of opportunities where specialised expertise or proprietary capabilities can fulfil unique institutional needs, fostering potential growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support following a Negotiated Procedure for a below GPA threshold services contract, under Regulation 33(1) (b) (ii) in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the University's Procurement Manual.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support following a Negotiated Procedure for a below GPA threshold services contract, under Regulation 33(1) (b) (ii) in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the University's Procurement Manual.

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

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Part 3, Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition, 6.-(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d54f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071242-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,676 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks 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
Post Town
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

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

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