Award

Award of NEC4 Contract Management Solution for FM Contract

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, recently concluded an award process for procuring a NEC4 Contract Management Solution specifically designed for the management of their Facilities Management Term Service Contract. This procurement, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, was executed through a direct procurement method, involving the contracting of a single supplier without competition. The award, valued at £63,684, was made to Thinkproject UK, based in Gloucester, marking the completion of the tender process initiated in January 2025. This contract signifies the award stage of the process as of 30th September 2025.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses with expertise in contract management solutions, particularly those adept in NEC4 frameworks, to engage with the public sector. Companies focused on developing collaboration tools and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations would be particularly well-suited to such projects. The direct award to Thinkproject UK underscores the importance of having specialised solutions that meet the specific needs of public sector facilities management. This procurement process highlights the potential for growth within the civic software systems sector, offering significant opportunities for companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of NEC4 Contract Management Solution for FM Contract

Notice Description

The organisation requires to procure a NEC4 contract management solution for the management of our Facilities Management Term Service Contract (TSC).The primary objectives of the NEC4 contract management solution are as follows:* Efficiently manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.* Facilitate collaboration among project stakeholders.* Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract terms.* Reduce risk through contractual compliance.* Enhance transparency and accountability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540243
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£63,684 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

Contact Name
Community Greenspace, Workplace:Facilities Services
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, khartnett@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000, +44 312441007

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS

THINKPROJECT

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