Award

Direct Award of PURCH2945 for the Provision of OneBot Licences

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded a procurement process through an open procedure for the direct award of contract PURCH2945, focused on the provision of OneBot Licences. This procurement falls under the education sector and the category of "goods." The contract, valued at £132,140, has been awarded to Softcat Plc, based in Marlow, UK, with the delivery location specified as Glasgow. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract's signing date on the 13th of May, 2026. The University acts as a body governed by public law seeking innovative solutions to enhance its operational capabilities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large enterprise suppliers familiar with digital solutions used in educational settings, particularly those specialising in software licensing. Businesses capable of providing competitive digital tools will find this type of tender beneficial for showcasing their portfolio and securing significant clientele like prestigious educational institutions. The open procurement method employed ensures a fair and transparent selection process, encouraging competitive pricing and innovation to meet the University's requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2945 for the Provision of OneBot Licences

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2945 for the Provision of OneBot Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2945 for the Provision of OneBot Licences Direct Award from NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555892
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
£132,140 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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

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