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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has concluded a procurement process titled "SG Software VAR - Purchase of F Secure Licences". This procurement falls under the category of general public services and involves the acquisition of software licences to enhance the Marine Fund Scotland IT system. Operating within the regional scope of Scotland (UKM), this open procedure tender reached the award stage on 26th January 2026. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited for the amount of £23,751.83, with the contract being signed on 22nd January 2026. The procurement and delivery are intended for use across all of Scotland.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software provision, particularly those capable of delivering robust software licence solutions. Large IT service providers with experience in public sector contracts and the capability to operate within the regulatory frameworks of Scotland would find participating in such tenders beneficial. While the primary award has been made to Computacenter (UK) Limited, the framework and insights gained from this procurement process can help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities within the Scottish public services sector.

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Notice Title

SG Software VAR - Purchase of F Secure Licences

Notice Description

Marine Directorate wish to purchase F Secure Licences for their Marine Fund Scotland IT system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to purchase F Secure Licences for their Marine Fund Scotland IT system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547976
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,751 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Computacenter (UK) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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