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04 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Strathclyde for the "Provision of Safety and Security Platform" within the education industry category. Located in Glasgow, UKM82, this process involved the implementation of a platform designed to support emergency communications and staff/student wellbeing. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded on 4th August 2026. The method employed was limited, specifically through a call-off from G-Cloud 14, without prior publication of a call for competition. The main procurement category was goods, with the procurement valued at £189,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and security platforms, especially those focusing on emergency solutions and workplace wellbeing. SMEs, such as CriticalArc Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete, particularly when innovating within the public sector. The procurement's approach through G-Cloud 14 indicates a streamlined process favourable to technology providers with proficient solutions for modern educational institutions. This process exemplifies how businesses can leverage innovative procurement frameworks to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Safety and Security Platform

Notice Description

Implementation of a safety and security platform to support emergency communications, lone worker protection, incident management and staff/student wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Implementation of a safety and security platform to support emergency communications, lone worker protection, incident management and staff/student wellbeing.

Procurement Information

This was a call off from G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 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
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

CRITICALARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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