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PURCH2709 Direct Award for the Provision of OCRE Agreement Azure Licenses

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, has concluded a public procurement process titled "PURCH2709 Direct Award for the Provision of OCRE Agreement Azure Licenses". This procurement falls under the education industry category and pertains to services, specifically for software licenses. The process utilized an open procurement method, resulting in a contract award. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract having been signed on 16 April 2026. The contract, valued at £7,200,000, is a signed agreement under the OCRE Azure Framework, targeting educational needs within the UKM82 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing cloud-based solutions and services, especially those with experience in educational environments. Though the tender was a direct award concluded with Phoenix Software Ltd, it highlights the ongoing demand for digital infrastructure in educational institutions. Companies specialising in IT and software services, and those looking to collaborate on future educational projects, may find such frameworks a lucrative avenue for business expansion. Large organisations capable of fulfilling substantial service contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

PURCH2709 Direct Award for the Provision of OCRE Agreement Azure Licenses

Notice Description

PURCH2709 Direct Award for the Provision of OCRE Agreement Azure Licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2709 Direct Award for the Provision of OCRE Agreement Azure Licenses Call Off from OCRE Azure Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555071
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 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 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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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