---
title: "Software For Transition"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602971"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602971.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-11-01"
---

# Software For Transition

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602971

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland, which sought software solutions to facilitate operations within the SCOTS network after its transfer to the organisation. The tender, titled "Software For Transition," falls under the environmental protection category and is classified as a goods procurement. This open procedure culminated in a contract award to Softcat Ltd on 20th September 2019, with a total value of £184,790.72. The software licensing includes renewals for Microsoft and Oracle products and was officially awarded in Inverness, UK. 

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering support and licensing services for major platforms like Microsoft and Oracle. Companies that can deliver innovative software and reliable after-sales support are well-placed to compete for such tenders, especially those that align with the requirements outlined in the contracting authority's specifications for the environmental sector. Engaging with procurement processes of this nature can foster growth for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector software provision.

## Notice

To enable business as usual within the SCOTS network after transferring to Forestry and Land Scotland, a number of software applications were required. Forestry and Land Scotland direct awarded to SoftCat through the National Framework, Software Value Added Re-seller, NP5016/17 to purchase software to meet the requirements. The following licence renewals have now been purchased: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement- Licences Renewal- 12 months (SPE E3, SPE E5, Exchange Online, Azure, SQL, Win Remote Desktop) Oracle Licensing (Oracle Database, Oracle Forms and Reports, Oracle Linux Basic) Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370728 |
| 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 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £184,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370728

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370728
  Software For Transition - To enable business as usual within the SCOTS network after transferring to Forestry and Land Scotland, a number of software applications were required. Forestry and Land Scotland direct awarded to SoftCat through the National Framework, Software Value Added Re-seller, NP5016/17 to purchase software to meet the requirements. The following licence renewals have now been purchased: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement- Licences Renewal- 12 months (SPE E3, SPE E5, Exchange Online, Azure, SQL, Win Remote Desktop) Oracle Licensing (Oracle Database, Oracle Forms and Reports, Oracle Linux Basic) Support

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602971
- https://www.softcat.com

## Provenance

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