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Hypervisor Support Renewal

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council has completed the procurement process for a "Hypervisor Support Renewal" contract, focused on securing support and maintenance for their hypervisor software. This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Stirling, within the UKM77 region. The process, which followed an open procurement method, has now progressed to the award stage with the contract being signed on 24th January 2025. Key dates in this procurement included the award date on 11th February 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance services. Companies with a background in providing robust and reliable IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in hypervisor technologies, stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders. Large-scale enterprises, like the awarded supplier Softcat Plc, which can offer extensive resources and experience, are well-suited to compete for such contracts that demand high service standards and ongoing technical support. This contract exemplifies how public procurement can create substantial business opportunities for firms aiming to expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hypervisor Support Renewal

Notice Description

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of a support and maintenance contract for Stirling Council's hypervisor software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of a support and maintenance contract for Stirling Council's hypervisor software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523629
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,889 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jade McGowan
Contact Email
mcgowanj@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786233384

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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