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Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of Software Asset Management under tender reference PURCH2942. The contract is classified under the education industry, specifically for software goods, and is located in Glasgow, within the region UKM82. This contract award follows an open procurement method and is part of the ITS4052 SU Software Licence Reseller Agreement and Consultancy Services framework. Signed on the 8th of May, 2026, the contract is valued at GBP 909,010. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being adjudicated against the relevant procurement legal framework.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the scope of software asset management services, ideal for large-scale companies such as software providers or consultants specialising in asset management solutions. Businesses experienced in managing software licences and offering consultancy services related to software management would find themselves well-suited to such tenders in the future. Moreover, being a prominent university, the University of Glasgow offers potential long-term collaboration opportunities for companies wanting to enhance their portfolio within the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management Direct award from ITS4052 SU Software Licence Reseller Agreement and Consultancy Services (SLRA) Lot 5A Software Asset Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831628
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555891
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
£909,010 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 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 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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