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Award of Provision of Student Placement Software (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has concluded the procurement process for the award of a contract related to the renewal of student placement software, which is essential for the School of Health and Life Sciences students. Situated at their Glasgow campus, this procurement, initiated through an open procedure, falls under the industry category of goods with a CPV classification of 48000000. The process reached the award stage with Softcat Plc being the winning supplier. The contract was signed on 27th May 2025, with the total contract value of £161,604.00. This tender was conducted under the framework of the SUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement and involves software services to be deployed at Glasgow Caledonian University, UKM82.

This tender presents significant opportunities for tech firms specialising in educational software, particularly those focusing on placement allocation and management tools. The open procedure used in this procurement allows various vendors, including larger companies like Softcat Plc, to engage in delivering tailored software solutions to higher education institutions. Businesses in IT consulting and software development can explore and propose innovative solutions aligned with similar educational needs, facilitating further growth and entry into the higher education sector's technology landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Student Placement Software (GCU)

Notice Description

Glasgow Caledonian University has identified a requirement for the renewal of student placement software. This software will assist in allocating, administering and managing School of Health and Life Sciences students in work placements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Caledonian University has identified a requirement for the renewal of student placement software. This software will assist in allocating, administering and managing School of Health and Life Sciences students in work placements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802254
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532973
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,604 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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