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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a procurement contract titled "The Knowledge Transfer Software Licence renewal" in the General public services sector. This contract, relevant to the region of Edinburgh (UKM75), is part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework, facilitating the provision of software licences. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method and is now in the Award stage. The contract was signed on 19th May 2026, with a contract value amounting to £59,569. The procurement covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) reflects completed stages across items and lots associated with software licences.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software services, specifically those capable of providing or maintaining software licences. Although the award has been completed, similar procurement activities could unfold, allowing companies specializing in software solutions to leverage existing framework agreements like RM6259. Large-scale software firms, like Idox Software Ltd, are well-suited for such contracts, considering the framework's requirements and the strategic alignment necessary for delivering public services. The procurement also highlights the potential for involvement in regional government projects, particularly for companies operating within or seeking expansion into the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Knowledge Transfer Software Licence renewal

Notice Description

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework for the provision of software licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556311
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48160000 - Library software package

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,569 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Idox Software Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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