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Corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) Software Licensing

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has concluded a procurement process for "Corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) Software Licensing," a project situated in the East Lothian region. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the services category, and the contract was awarded on 31st March 2026. The contract value stands at £172,649.47, with Switchshop, a large-scale supplier based in Glasgow, chosen to provide the services. This procurement process has been completed, marking its status as a closed phase in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the IT services sector, specifically those specialising in network software solutions. Businesses with capabilities in providing large-scale software services, especially those familiar with governmental and regional contracts, could potentially benefit from exploring similar opportunities in the future. The focus on corporate WAN software licensing suggests a need for sophisticated, robust network solutions, making this particularly interesting for established IT firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) Software Licensing

Notice Description

Corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) Software Licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553285
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32524000 - Telecommunications system

72260000 - Software-related services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,649 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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