Award

SPPD - Slack Business Plus Licenses

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has proceeded with the award phase of a public procurement contract titled "SPPD - Slack Business Plus Licenses", within the industry category of General public services and Economic affairs. The procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 28th March 2025, involving services delivered in the UKM region, specifically Glasgow. Leveraging an open procedure method under the G-cloud 14 framework, the contract entails a 12-month provision with potential extension for another 12 months. The complete tender process opened doors for electronic bids and international participation.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering software solutions and licensing provisions. The awarded contract, valued at £110,987.50, was secured by Softcat Plc, indicating an ample scope for competitive enterprises in similar sectors to vie for future contracts. Large-scale businesses, as well as those capable of delivering software licensing efficiently, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth within the UK public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

SPPD - Slack Business Plus Licenses

Notice Description

12 month provision of licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

12 month contract

Options: Option to extend the contract period by up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794693
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527061
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

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,987 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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