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PURCH2801 Direct Award for the Provision of Application Support Service

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2801 Direct Award for the Provision of Application Support Service," within the education industry category. Located in Glasgow, the procurement was carried out under an open procedure from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, Lot 3 Cloud Support. The process is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th February 2026. This direct award entails application support services and constitutes a contract valued at £261,977 GBP. The primary focus is on cloud services, highlighting the need for expertise in this area.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in cloud support services, particularly those familiar with frameworks like the G-Cloud. Large-scale enterprises such as Arribatec UK Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are undoubtedly suited to leverage such opportunities due to their capacity to meet complex and high-value service demands. The procurement attracts businesses aiming for growth by delivering robust application support solutions, emphasising the benefits of securing public sector contracts in the tech domain. The direct award for an established framework underscores the streamlined possibilities accessible to providers already recognised in governmental supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2801 Direct Award for the Provision of Application Support Service

Notice Description

PURCH2801 Direct Award for the Provision of Application Support Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2801 Direct Award for the Provision of Application Support Service. Direct award from G-Cloud Framework Agreement RM1557.14 Lot 3 Cloud Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823913
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550263
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£261,977 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ARRIBATEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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