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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Infor SunSystems & Professional Advantage Managed Service & Licence 2026-27" was completed by North East Scotland College, located at Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen. This process pertains to the education industry category, covering the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire regions. The tender was finalised on 31st July 2026 and involved an award procedure without prior publication, as a limited procurement method was used. The contracting stage of this procurement is marked as complete, with the procurement classified under goods, involving CPV codes 48440000 and 72268000. The transaction was valued at GBP 31,125 and involved the supplier Kick ICT from Bellshill.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and managed services, particularly those equipped to deliver Infor SunSystems solutions. Given the nature of the contract, tech-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete in such scenarios, as illustrated by the successful award to Kick ICT, a firm of SME scale. Businesses with expertise in providing similar services can leverage this opportunity to establish partnerships and expand their market presence within the public sector, particularly in delivering niche software and IT management solutions to educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Infor SunSystems & Professional Advantage Managed Service & Licence 2026-27

Notice Description

Award via Single Source Justification for the Provision of Infor SunSystems & Professional Advantage Managed Service & Licence

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award via Single Source Justification for the Provision of Infor SunSystems & Professional Advantage Managed Service & Licence

Procurement Information

Award via Single Source Justification for the Provision of Infor SunSystems & Professional Advantage Managed Service & Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838943
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20266 days 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KICK ICT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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