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Posit Workbench & Posit Package Manager

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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29 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland recently completed a procurement process under the open procedure for the procurement of "Posit Workbench & Posit Package Manager" services. This procurement falls under the general public services category and classifies under CPV 72212000, with the main delivery taking place in Edinburgh. The process reached the award stage with the contract, valued at £18,399 GBP, signed on 17th September 2024. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier. National Records of Scotland, located at General Register House, Edinburgh, served as the main buying organisation and central purchasing body. The process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and included techniques such as a framework agreement, highlighting its strategic importance and operational reach.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in IT and service management solutions. Given the competitive edge offered by the comprehensive procurement method and framework agreements, businesses with a strong track record in public sector service provision would find this contract particularly suitable. The focus on preventative maintenance and software package management opens doors for technology firms to leverage their expertise in similar government procurement opportunities. Firms keen on expanding their presence in the public sector, particularly in Scotland, can look to similar opportunities that focus on technical and innovative service solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Posit Workbench & Posit Package Manager

Notice Description

Posit Workbench and Posit Package Manager

Lot Information

Lot 1

24 0066 - Preventative Maintenance Agreement for KMS504A Sample Table

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797432
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

50313000 - Maintenance and repair of reprographic machinery

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mairi.bowen@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385418470

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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