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PURCH2833 Direct Award for the Provision of Information Services Resource Support

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 completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2833 Direct Award for the Provision of Information Services Resource Support." This pertains to the education industry and is situated in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The procurement was executed under an open procedure, marked by awarding a contract on the 28th of January 2026. The contract involves the provision of services related to information resource support through a direct award from the G-Cloud Framework Agreement, RM1557.14 Lot 3 Cloud Support. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, representing an opportunity valued at £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information services and cloud support sectors. With the award being made in accordance with an open procedure, it highlights the potential for growth for businesses familiar with public contracts and framework agreements. Although awarded to Real Staffing Group, a large supplier, the contract demonstrates a clear opportunity for companies capable of providing high-quality cloud support services. Organisations seeking to establish or expand their presence within the public sector, particularly those with capabilities in cloud-based solutions, will find this type of procurement beneficial for business development. Thus, it is ideal for well-established companies or consortiums that can deliver specialised technological and resource support solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2833 Direct Award for the Provision of Information Services Resource Support

Notice Description

PURCH2833 Direct Award for the Provision of Information Services Resource Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2833 Direct Award for the Provision of Information Services Resource Support. Direct award from G-Cloud Framework Agreement RM1557.14 Lot 3 Cloud Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550262
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 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
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Contact Email
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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

REAL STAFFING GROUP, A TRADING DIVISION OF STHREE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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