---
title: "Award of VDI - Apps Anywhere"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559256"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000559256.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY"
published: "2018-10-01"
---

# Award of VDI - Apps Anywhere

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559256

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Abertay, located in Dundee, UK, which has awarded a contract titled "Award of VDI - Apps Anywhere." This procurement falls under the education industry category and was executed through an open procedure. The contract was signed on 28 September 2018, with the total value of £130,131, and it includes professional services, annual licenses, and support for a five-year term. The buying organisation, identified as a public body governed by public law, is active in the higher education sector, and the award was made to Softcat Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information technology and software services sectors, particularly those that can provide educational software solutions and support services. Businesses that specialise in software value-added reselling or those that offer robust IT infrastructure and technical support would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the emphasis on long-term service agreements, companies that can demonstrate a solid track record and reliable service delivery will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Abertay University has carried out a direct award with Softcat under the framework Software VAR - Software Value Added Reseller.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay will be purchasing Professional Services and Annual Licenses and Support for the term of 5 years from Softcat under the Software VAR Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332761 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 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 | £130,131 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332761

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332761
  Award of VDI - Apps Anywhere - Abertay University has carried out a direct award with Softcat under the framework Software VAR - Software Value Added Reseller.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abertay.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559256

## Provenance

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