Award

Matlab Software Maintenance Licences

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, has successfully awarded a contract for the renewal of Matlab software maintenance licences under the industry category of general public services. The awarded contract, titled "Matlab Software Maintenance Licences," is pertinent to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The procurement process was completed, and the contract was signed on 21st March 2024. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication due to the exclusivity of the licensing rights held by The MathWorks Ltd. The total contract value is £4,652 GBP.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and maintenance, particularly those focusing on bespoke or exclusive software products. Companies like The MathWorks Ltd, which has demonstrated its capacity by securing this tender, stand to benefit from the Scottish Government's procurement processes aimed at renewing and maintaining essential software tools. SMEs with specialised software solutions and an understanding of niche government requirements would be especially well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Matlab Software Maintenance Licences

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to renew licencing of the matlab product.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to renew licencing of the matlab product.

Procurement Information

The licensing rights for this product belong exclusively to the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773920
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510972
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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


CPV Codes

72212210 - Networking software development services

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,652 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MATHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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