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Software Licence Resellers Agreement

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College, located in Aberdeen, has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Software Licence Resellers Agreement." This procurement process falls under the education industry category and focuses on the provision of miscellaneous software licences. Awarded to Academia, a large supplier based in Enfield, this contract covers locations within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically, an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by a framework award rationale. The contract was signed on 25th June 2025, with a value of £225,000. The contracting authority is classified as a body governed by public law, catering primarily to educational services.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in software services and can offer competitive pricing and quality service in the education sector. Particularly, large enterprises may find this category beneficial for growth, given the contract's extensive scope and focus. Businesses that can provide innovative software solutions or enhancements may position themselves favourably within similar future tenders, as public institutions continue to seek advancements in educational technology. Companies looking to engage with frameworks or procurement processes that do not require prior competitive tender publication may find opportunities in such arrangements, increasing their chances of collaboration with public sector organisations like North East Scotland College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licence Resellers Agreement

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the provision of Miscellaneous Software Licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract for the provision of Miscellaneous Software Licenses

Procurement Information

Framework award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804154
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Davidson
Contact Email
ma.davidson@nescol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003305550

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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