Award

PURCH2816 Direct Award for the Provision of Target Connect Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded the tender process to award a contract for the "PURCH2816 Direct Award for the Provision of Target Connect Renewal." This procurement, classified under the education industry, was conducted using an open procedure and falls within the category of goods. The award stage of the process has been completed, with a contract signed on 26th January 2026 with the supplier Softcat Plc. The project is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82) and forms part of the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The total contract value amounts to £156,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital workplace solutions and related goods. It is particularly suitable for large-scale suppliers familiar with delivering educational technology solutions. Securing such contracts can facilitate growth by establishing long-term collaborations with prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow. The engagement could enhance a company's portfolio within the public sector and create potential for further business development through similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2816 Direct Award for the Provision of Target Connect Renewal

Notice Description

PURCH2816 Direct Award for the Provision of Target Connect Renewal

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2816 Direct Award for the Provision of Target Connect Renewal. Direct award from NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Digital Workplace Solutions 2 (Ref: SBS10510)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821839
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548463
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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