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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services, as indicated by their announcement on 8th July 2026. This award follows a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice publication, signalling the completion of this procurement stage. The location for this contract delivery is the university itself, situated in Glasgow, UKM82. Classified under the industry category of Education, the procurement method was limited, specifically involving an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract value amounts to GBP 205,424.76, and the contract with Gladstone MRM Limited was signed on 7th July 2026. The procurement is covered under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 due to the unavailability of suitable alternatives.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses specializing in integrated leisure management systems or those providing educational support services. Given the technical nature and specific requirements of the University of Strathclyde, companies with a history of similar system integrations or those able to offer specialised services that enhance the current infrastructure would find this tender especially beneficial. SMEs could find a valuable foothold through associations with more prominent solution providers like Gladstone MRM Limited, aligning strategically with well-established operational systems within educational institutions to drive future collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services. This contract award follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Gladstone Leisure Management System and Associated Services. This contract award follows the publication of a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Procurement Information

Gladstone MRM Limited is the provider of the Leisure Management System currently in use by the University. The system has been fully operational since approximately 2018 following a compliant tender process and is embedded within the University's systems and operational processes. Due to the technical integration of the system and the University's operational reliance on it, there is no suitable alternative that would provide equivalent functionality without significant disruption. Transitioning to an alternative solution would result in substantial implementation costs, operational risk and service disruption. The University has therefore determined that competition is absent for technical reasons and that the continued provision of the Gladstone Leisure Management System and associated services is necessary to ensure continuity of service and system integrity. Accordingly, the contract has been awarded under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. A Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice was published prior to contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559747
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,424 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLADSTONE MRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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