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Governance, Risk & Compliance System

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for a Governance, Risk & Compliance System under the NHS SBS DWS Framework. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is classified under CPV codes 72000000 and 48000000, with the work primarily being conducted in the region of Edinburgh, UKM75. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the status of the tender process is now complete. The contract, valued at £291,535.32, was formally signed on 8th August 2025, with Softcat Plc identified as the supplier. Key details, including tender ID CT1479, were published on 28th August 2025. The procurement process adhered to guidelines under the GPA.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the software services sector, particularly those specialising in governance, risk and compliance systems, to engage with public sector frameworks. Companies like Softcat Plc, a large-scale enterprise noted for its technological solutions, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities. The open procurement method highlights the competitive nature and accessibility for qualified vendors to participate in such tenders, paving the way for business growth and increased engagement within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Governance, Risk & Compliance System

Notice Description

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Governance, Risk & Compliance Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Governance, Risk & Compliance Software. Please refer to https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796540
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537946
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Connor Anderson
Contact Email
connor.anderson@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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