Award

Document Approval Software

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by The City of Edinburgh Council involved the award of a contract for Document Approval Software, classified under industry categories "72000000" and "48000000". This procurement, located in Edinburgh, falls under the "General public services" category, as defined by COFOG. Implemented through an open procedure, this contract pertains to the services main procurement category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 10 April 2025, and valued at £31,670. This project is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) regulations, and any disputes must be addressed through proceedings at the Sheriff Court.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in document management and software solutions. As the procurement was conducted in the form of an open procedure, businesses that can provide robust and efficient document approval systems would benefit from similar future opportunities. Softcat Plc, a large-scale organisation, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with an established presence or the capability to scale are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Given the regional focus in Edinburgh, companies with operations or potential expansions in the UK region may find further advantageous collaborations with local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

Document Approval Software

Notice Description

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Document Approval Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797438
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529182
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
£31,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 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
Not specified
Contact Email
john.youngs@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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