Award

Purchase of FirstSpirit Content Management System Software Licence

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

01 Mar 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a software licence for the FirstSpirit Content Management System, classified under goods in the public services sector. The award was made to Softcat Plc following an open procedure, with the contract amounting to £21,262.32, signed on 24 January 2022. The delivery location is identified as Saughton House in Edinburgh, with the contract status currently active as of 1 March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in content management software and related IT services. Companies proficient in software licensing and IT support solutions would find this contract particularly relevant, especially those prepared to engage with governmental contracts and large-scale procurement processes. Successful participation can enhance business presence in the public sector market and foster growth through future opportunities in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of FirstSpirit Content Management System Software Licence

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for content management software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for FirstSpirit Content Management System software product used in our web content development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442148
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
£21,262 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20224 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Simon Lucas
Contact Email
simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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