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title: "Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543057"
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# Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543057

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the University of Glasgow, which is situated in Glasgow, UK. This tender, titled "Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme," falls under the education services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, having been awarded to The MathWorks Ltd. The contract, valued at £119,412, was signed on 14 May 2018, and the award notice can be referenced through the procurement method classified as an open procedure, involving a single bid submission.

This tender offers significant opportunities for software development and educational technology firms, particularly those specialising in programming language tools and educational software solutions. Businesses that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) resources would be especially well-suited to compete, given that the software is integral to the University’s degree programmes and research projects. This context highlights the effectiveness of tailor-made solutions that support academic institutions in their instructional and research methodologies.

## Notice

PPE Ref: 3535 Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE REF 3535: Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme. The MATLAB software is integrated into the University degree programmes, so the existing course can only be provided with this software. The MATLAB software is an essential tool for conducting research in many of STEM subjects. For a number of disciplines it is the primary tool for data analysis and a significant number of new, ongoing, high value projects are dependent on the software to operate. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324858 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,412 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE MATHWORKS; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324858

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324858
  Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme - PPE Ref: 3535 Provision of a proprietary programming language software programme. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Notice URLs

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