Award

SDS REF P23-005-25-011

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves Skills Development Scotland Ltd, operating as the buying organisation, who embarked on a procurement journey for "Adobe Software". This tender is categorised under the goods industry, specifically within the coding classification "48000000". The procurement process has progressed to the award and contract stage as of 18th September 2025, with the contract being awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited. This was a limited procurement, described as an "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition" and formed part of a Call Off Contract. The contract was signed on 20th August 2025, valued at £75,669.65, and is active, serving the region of UKM (Scotland), with the buyer's office situated in Glasgow.

This procurement presents a distinct opportunity for businesses specialising in software supply, particularly those with a focus on Adobe products. The limited procurement method used suggests the need for suppliers with a proven track record and established relationships within the sector. Businesses that can meet the unique requirements of Call Off Contracts and are positioned to deliver within specific timeframes are well-suited to engage with such opportunities. As this was a direct award under a framework agreement, it underscores the potential for companies to align themselves with such frameworks to increase their chances of future awards.

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Notice Title

SDS REF P23-005-25-011

Notice Description

Adobe Software

Procurement Information

Call Off Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539535
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,669 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698688824

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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