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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Elastic Search Cloud Enterprise Licence. This process involved a mini competition under the HealthTrust Europe, Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3). The procurement, classified under industry category 72261000, pertains to services in public order and safety, specifically based in Glasgow, at the address of Police Scotland, Clyde Gateway, 2 French Street, UKM82 region. The procurement method followed was the open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Softcat Plc with the contract fully activated on 31st March 2026, marking a value of £456,820.88.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies in the ICT sector specialising in digital technology frameworks and enterprise software solutions. Firms focusing on software licensing and maintenance services could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish enduring relationships with public sector bodies. The successful supplier, Softcat Plc, demonstrates that large enterprises are well-positioned to deliver on substantial contracts under structured frameworks, opening avenues for similar businesses to target or refine their competitive strategies within public procurement markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PROC-25-3206 - Elastic Search Cloud Enterprise Licence Renewal

Notice Description

A mini competition was carried out under the HealthTrust Europe, Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority had a requirement for the Elastic Search Cloud Enterprise Licence Renewal. A mini competition was carried out under the HealthTrust Europe, Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£456,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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