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VIRTUAL EVENT SOFTWARE - AWARD NOTICE

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for virtual event software, following an open procedure via the Scottish Government Framework SP-21-034. The contract was awarded on 23 February 2026 and is valued at £94,250. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting education industry needs, with the software delivery location designated as Aberdeen, region UKM50. Computacenter (UK) Limited has been contracted as the supplier, and the contract details include an initial two-year term with options for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and virtual event solutions, particularly those familiar with governmental frameworks and open procurement processes. Large enterprises accustomed to delivering scalable software solutions and capable of fulfilling educational sector requirements are well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. Given the direct award method via a well-defined framework, businesses that can leverage existing government relationships and networks may find beneficial growth prospects.

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Notice Title

VIRTUAL EVENT SOFTWARE - AWARD NOTICE

Notice Description

Award Notice for Virtual Event Software. A direct award via Scottish Government Framework SP-21-034 Software Value Added Reseller

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice for Virtual Event Software. A direct award via Scottish Government Framework SP-21-034 Software Value Added Reseller. Value of contract includes the expected optional extension values.

Options: Two year initial term with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824417
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550127
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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