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Citrix Licence Renewal

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Citrix Licence Renewal," which falls under the industry category of General Public Services. Located in Hamilton, the council serves as the buying organisation. The procurement stage reached its conclusion with the contract being awarded, and it was officially signed on 30th March 2026. The procurement method adopted was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical necessity for continuity with the selected supplier, Proact IT UK Ltd. The services are specific to the Council's complex Citrix environment, which necessitated this direct award. The contract's value stands at £83,992.50.

This contract presents limited opportunities for new business entrants due to its highly specialised nature and the absence of competition justified by technical requirements. However, it highlights the critical need for technical expertise in IT services, particularly for organisations possessing unique knowledge of complex IT infrastructures. Firms with a focus on IT solutions for local authorities or those aiming to build such expertise could benefit from recognising gaps in competition, preparing them for future opportunities where similar requirements exist. Partnerships with local councils can also be vital for gaining insights into such specialised areas, enhancing firms' capability to compete in technologically demanding procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Citrix Licence Renewal

Notice Description

The Council provide a Citrix platform for remote application access for both internal and external users where traditional application delivery methods are unsuitable. Key customers of this platform include South Lanarkshire Leisure and Cultural, Community and Enterprise Resources and Housing Associations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council provide a Citrix platform for remote application access for both internal and external users where traditional application delivery methods are unsuitable. Key customers of this platform include South Lanarkshire Leisure and Cultural, Community and Enterprise Resources and Housing Associations.

Procurement Information

The works, services or supplies can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons and no alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. ProAct IT UK Ltd has been the Council's incumbent supplier for Citrix licensing and support services for an extended period. They possess an in-depth understanding of our complex on-premise Citrix environment, which encompasses historic upgrades, architecture decisions, and stringent security constraints. Their familiarity with the Council's specific setup and requirements is invaluable. Maintaining continuity with ProAct IT UK Ltd significantly reduces our technical, operational, and security risks. If the Council did not renew with ProAct IT, this would cause major disruption to the Citrix service and have significant operational impacts for both internal and external users, where traditional application delivery methods are not suitable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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