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Direct Award of PURCH2710 for the Provision of Rapid 7 License

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a public procurement process titled "Direct Award of PURCH2710 for the Provision of Rapid 7 License" within the education sector. This procurement falls under the goods category and utilised an open procedure method. The contracting process concluded with the award stage, with the contract being signed on 19th June 2025. The successful supplier, Softcat Plc, will deliver the required items to Glasgow, corresponding to the region UKM82. This procurement process is linked to the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement, identified as SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and software licensing, particularly large-scale suppliers such as Softcat Plc. Businesses positioned in the IT and digital services domain capable of providing enterprise software licenses can highly benefit from competing in similar tenders. Engaging with such procurement processes can foster relationships with esteemed academic institutions like the University of Glasgow, thereby enhancing their portfolios and opening doors to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2710 for the Provision of Rapid 7 License

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2710 for the Provision of Rapid 7 License

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2710 for the Provision of Rapid 7 License Call Off from Framework Agreement NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802646
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534096
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
£135,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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