Award

Award - School Homework Application

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Scottish Borders Council located in Newtown St Boswells, involved the acquisition of a school homework application. This contract falls under the 'General public services' category, specifically targeting the goods sector. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. The contract award has been completed, with the decision finalised on 14th May 2026 and the contract signed on 17th April 2026. The awarded supplier is XMA, which will serve as a reseller for the required software, with the contract valued at £114,922. The relevant location for this contract is within the UKM91 region.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and subscription services, especially those capable of acting as resellers. Given the scale of XMA as a large enterprise, this opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that can handle significant procurement contracts and engage in subcontracting arrangements. The framework approach implies potential future opportunities for call-offs, although standard award criteria such as price and quality weightings do not apply. Businesses with a strategic focus on educational technologies, particularly within the UK's public sector, would find this contract an advantageous platform for growth.

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Notice Title

Award - School Homework Application

Notice Description

License and subscription for school homework application

Lot Information

Lot 1

License and subscription for school homework application. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply in relation to call-offs from this national collaborative framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555839
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
£114,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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