Award

Mathematics and Literacy Software

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the award stage in the procurement process for a contract titled "Mathematics and Literacy Software." This contract falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on software with CPV codes 72000000 and 48000000. The procurement followed an open procedure and is part of the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The buying organisation is located at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, UKM75. The contract, valued at £588,000, was signed on 8th August 2025, and the supplier awarded is Softcat Plc.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in educational and literacy software services. The open procedure provided an inclusive platform, encouraging diverse suppliers to participate, although this specific contract was awarded to a large supplier. Companies that can provide innovative and high-quality software solutions, especially those that can cater to public service needs, would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mathematics and Literacy Software

Notice Description

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Mathematics and Literacy Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Mathematics and Literacy Software. Please refer to https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805616
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536639
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£588,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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