Award

PURCH2657 Direct Award for the Provision of Heritage Collections Digital Asset Management System (DAMS)

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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01 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process led by the University of Glasgow, a direct award has been made for the provision of a Heritage Collections Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). This procurement falls under the education sector and utilises a framework agreement for software and associated services. The process followed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The procurement has been marked complete, with the contract signed on 22nd August 2025, valued at £79,111. The service is to be delivered in Glasgow (UKM82).

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in digital asset management systems and related software services, particularly those geared towards supporting educational institutions. Larger companies with expertise in servicing public sector contracts, especially within the education field, have a noticeable advantage. The award underscores the potential for businesses specialising in digital transformation services to engage with academic institutions and secure similar contracts via open procurement methodologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2657 Direct Award for the Provision of Heritage Collections Digital Asset Management System (DAMS)

Notice Description

PURCH2657 Direct Award for the Provision of Heritage Collections Digital Asset Management System (DAMS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2657 for the Provision of Heritage Collections Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) Call Off from SP-21-034 Framework Agreement for the supply of Software and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538187
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,111 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304113

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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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