Award

API Link for Educational Tools

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed an open procedure procurement process for the project titled 'API Link for Educational Tools,' aiming to provide services within the general public services industry category. This contract, valued at £91,169, was signed on 27th February 2026 and concludes the award stage as of 11th March 2026. The procurement falls under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, with delivery confined to Edinburgh (UKM75). There are no future options within the awarded lot.

The tender presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises specialising in digital solutions and educational tools, as evidenced by Softcat Plc's success in securing the contract. Such contracts foster business growth by offering a platform for expanding service delivery and establishing new business relationships under the auspices of public procurement. Interested parties, particularly those with expertise in digital educational tools, could benefit from monitoring similar opportunities arising from regional and local government entities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

API Link for Educational Tools

Notice Description

Award of contract on NHS DWS Digital Solutions 2 for an API Link for Educational Tools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on NHS (DWS) Digital Workplace Solutions 2 for an API Link for Educational Tools.. Please refer to https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815915
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551482
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
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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