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Software For Transition

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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01 Nov 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland, which sought software solutions to facilitate operations within the SCOTS network after its transfer to the organisation. The tender, titled "Software For Transition," falls under the environmental protection category and is classified as a goods procurement. This open procedure culminated in a contract award to Softcat Ltd on 20th September 2019, with a total value of £184,790.72. The software licensing includes renewals for Microsoft and Oracle products and was officially awarded in Inverness, UK. 

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering support and licensing services for major platforms like Microsoft and Oracle. Companies that can deliver innovative software and reliable after-sales support are well-placed to compete for such tenders, especially those that align with the requirements outlined in the contracting authority's specifications for the environmental sector. Engaging with procurement processes of this nature can foster growth for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector software provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software For Transition

Notice Description

To enable business as usual within the SCOTS network after transferring to Forestry and Land Scotland, a number of software applications were required. Forestry and Land Scotland direct awarded to SoftCat through the National Framework, Software Value Added Re-seller, NP5016/17 to purchase software to meet the requirements. The following licence renewals have now been purchased: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement- Licences Renewal- 12 months (SPE E3, SPE E5, Exchange Online, Azure, SQL, Win Remote Desktop) Oracle Licensing (Oracle Database, Oracle Forms and Reports, Oracle Linux Basic) Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£184,790 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313705541

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7GB
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370728
    Software For Transition - To enable business as usual within the SCOTS network after transferring to Forestry and Land Scotland, a number of software applications were required. Forestry and Land Scotland direct awarded to SoftCat through the National Framework, Software Value Added Re-seller, NP5016/17 to purchase software to meet the requirements. The following licence renewals have now been purchased: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement- Licences Renewal- 12 months (SPE E3, SPE E5, Exchange Online, Azure, SQL, Win Remote Desktop) Oracle Licensing (Oracle Database, Oracle Forms and Reports, Oracle Linux Basic) Support

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