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Summary of the contracting process

The Wheatley Housing Group Limited, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for digital certification authentication services, which forms part of its cyber security protection measures. This procurement process, which falls under the 'Housing and community amenities' industry category, was conducted through an open procedure. The contract has been successfully completed with Softcat Plc as the chosen supplier. It is part of the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement, with the award date being 17th June 2026. The contract was valued at £118,299.60 and covered the UKM82 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital certification and cyber security services to align with large public sector organisations like The Wheatley Housing Group Limited. Companies with expertise in providing software solutions and digital services can enhance their portfolio and gain significant exposure by participating in similar tenders. This process was especially significant for businesses prepared to operate at a large scale as evidenced by the successful bid from Softcat Plc, a major supplier of IT infrastructure products and services. Such frameworks offer continuous opportunities for business growth and potential partnership within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Digital Certification Authenitication Services

Notice Description

This contract is for digital certification authentication Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for digital certification authentication software as part of Wheatley Group's cyber security protection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560354
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,299 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 months 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
THE WHEATLEY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1HL
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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