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PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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25 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Inkpath Licenses was conducted by the University of Glasgow, which is classified under the education industry category. This tender process utilised an open procedure, culminating in a direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework. The geographical focus for this contract is the UKM82 region, with a specific address in Glasgow. Important dates for this procurement process include the contract signing on 1st August 2025, with the announcement coming on 25th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, highlighting the completion of the procurement stage to the award level.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and distribution, particularly large enterprises capable of fulfilling substantial contract values, such as the awarded amount of £523,600. Companies specialising in educational software solutions and possessing a robust distribution network in the UK would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, given the framework and scale requirements indicated by the University of Glasgow's procurement process. The consistency with established frameworks, like the ITS4042 SU, suggests ongoing opportunities for businesses that align with the educational sector's unique needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses

Notice Description

PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses. Direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework (SLRA)- LOT 4

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses. Direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework (SLRA)- LOT 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537669
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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£523,600 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Chris Daly
Contact Email
christopher.daly@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305025

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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