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Web based training on Red Hat Software

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, specifically its Marine Directorate, which has awarded a contract for the provision of web-based training on Red Hat Software. This process is concluded at the award stage, with significant dates including the contract signing on 10th March 2026. The training will take place in Edinburgh, under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement method was limited due to technical reasons, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is valued at £5,251.93 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT training and software solutions, particularly those with expertise in Red Hat Software. While the contract is awarded to Computacenter due to the exclusive licensing of the software, similar businesses may grow by developing niche training services or expanding into other software platforms. Companies that can position themselves as preferred suppliers for proprietary software training or consultation could leverage this market to enhance their business presence and expand their client base within governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web based training on Red Hat Software

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites bids for provision of web based training on Red Hat Software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites bids for provision of web based training on Red Hat Software.

Procurement Information

Training is in Red Hat software which is a licensed product held by one supplier and thus training must be provided by them via their contractor, Computacenter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827211
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552205
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48930000 - Training and entertainment software package

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,251 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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