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title: "Huddle Official - Licenses"
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# Huddle Official - Licenses

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54a0563e-d0b3-44ca-8b9b-d42aa946ed28

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process to acquire 50 licenses for the Huddle Official online collaborative software tool, aimed at enhancing secure communication and engagement across public procurement in Scotland. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and has been awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The tender was open until 9 October 2020, with the contract commencement date set for 1 December 2020, and a completion date of 30 November 2022. The total value of the contract is £24,000, and delivery is expected to take place in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide collaborative software solutions and digital communication tools, especially those capable of supporting public sector engagements. With the emphasis on increased collaboration and efficiency within the procurement process, firms experienced in delivering innovative technology and superior customer support may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future public tenders of similar nature. The previous supplier, Ninian Solutions Limited, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the competitive landscape of the industry.

## Notice

The Scottish Government are looking to purchase 50 licences for an online collaborative software tool that supports the sharing of secure electronic communication and mobile information. The tool would also enable the Scottish Government to increase engagement and communication across Public Procurement in Scotland, supporting a more collaborative approach and greater efficiency in communication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a440f30e-e46a-4c63-8b88-4b1d2c2678aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NINIAN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a440f30e-e46a-4c63-8b88-4b1d2c2678aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a440f30e-e46a-4c63-8b88-4b1d2c2678aa
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71ec0d52-fabb-4a2d-91d5-c63c98516f82
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/23242b25-f300-47ea-bea2-97705fe68892

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