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Provision of a Cyber Security and Data Protection Training Platform

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement of MetaCompliance software services under the title "Provision of a Cyber Security and Data Protection Training Platform". The procurement process, classified under the "Education" industry category, was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in a contract award on 4th March 2025 to Academia Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME). This process was facilitated by a call-off from the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework ITS4042 Software Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) Lot 4.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing cyber security and data protection solutions, particularly those with experience in the education sector. SMEs like Academia Ltd, that are agile and can provide specialised software services, stood a good chance of winning this tender. The emphasis on a detailed and transparent procurement process ensures that companies delivering high-quality, compliant solutions can effectively compete and benefit from such public sector contracts, thereby fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships with prestigious institutions like the University of Strathclyde.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Cyber Security and Data Protection Training Platform

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for MetaCompliance software services. This was conducted through a call-off from on Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework ITS4042 Software Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) Lot 4

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for MetaCompliance Software Services to Academia Limited. This was conducted through a call-off on Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Software Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) ITS4042 Lot 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793185
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526261
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,879 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months 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
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

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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