Award

Virtual Desktop License

FIFE COLLEGE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife College, located in Dunfermline, UK, has completed the procurement process for "Virtual Desktop License" services, involving the purchase of software, production support, and subscription. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted through an open procedure, part of the Software License Resellers Agreement under Lot 3 – VMware. The award was made to Academia Ltd on 25th July 2025, with the contract having a value of £73,016. The entire procurement process has reached the award stage, indicating its completion and activation of the contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in software services, specifically those adept with virtual desktop solutions and support services, to engage with academic institutions. For suppliers like Academia Ltd, this award can pave the way for strengthening their foothold in the education sector, encouraging similar organisations to prepare for future opportunities in this niche by offering innovative and competitive solutions. Companies interested in such opportunities should focus on establishing relationships with educational institutions to enhance their growth potential through similar procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Desktop License

Notice Description

Purchase of Virtual Desktop License (Omnissa) including; software, production support and subscription. Direct Award from Lot 3 - VMware of the Software License Resellers Agreement (Framework Reference: ITS4042SU).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to the first ranked supplier of Lot 3 - VMware of the Software License Resellers Agreement (Framework Reference: ITS4042SU).. Contract awarded 25th July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805790
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535915
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

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

CPV Codes

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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,016 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 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
FIFE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fife.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1383845116

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY11 8DY
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline Central
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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