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PURCH2782- PPE1003945 Direct Award for the Provision of Mentimeter Software

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Mentimeter software. Categorised under the education industry, this tender falls within the UKM82 region, with Glasgow serving as the focal locality. The procurement was conducted via a direct award procedure, specifically tailored under the "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition" due to technical reasons classified under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). Regarding key timelines, the contract was signed on 19 December 2025, with the stage now marked as complete.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and technology solutions, particularly those with the capacity to address technical requirements where competition is limited. Large-scale operators similar to Mentimeter AB, which successfully secured this contract, may find themselves well-suited to such opportunities. The contract, valued at £58,072, suggests potential openings for companies that can offer unique technical competencies, enabling them to directly fulfil niche market requirements without the necessity of competitive tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2782- PPE1003945 Direct Award for the Provision of Mentimeter Software

Notice Description

PURCH2782- PPE1003945 Direct Award for the Provision of Mentimeter Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2782- PPE1003945 Direct Award for the Provision of Mentimeter Software Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549651
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,072 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 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
Not specified

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

MENTIMETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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