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Posit Licences

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Posit Licences" has been completed by Audit Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the industry category of Audit, specifically involving the renewal of Posit Team / RStudio software licences. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Computacenter. The procurement stage is classified as "award", with the contract being signed on 14th May 2025. The contract, which is part of the general public services provided by a body governed by public law, covers locations in the Scottish region UKM75 and has a total value of £50,370.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and related services, particularly those experienced in supporting large-scale government contracts. Although the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, it highlights the potential for companies in the IT and software sectors to engage with public procurement processes, leveraging open procurement methods to expand their client base and enhance their offerings. Businesses with a focus on providing comprehensive licensing solutions and who can demonstrate the capacity for collaboration within public sector frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Posit Licences

Notice Description

Audit Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Posit Team / RStudio renewal of software licences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Posit Team / RStudio renewal of software licences. Posit Licences, Posit Workbench-Enhanced (10 users) Posit Connect-Enhanced (400 users)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801004
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532034
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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