---
title: "Specialised Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615511"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2020-02-20"
---

# Specialised Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615511

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has concluded a procurement process for the provision of specialised software, which falls under the education industry category. The contract was awarded to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited on 20th February 2020, following an open procedure. Due to the technical specificity of the software, the University opted to proceed without competition, as no reasonable alternatives were available. The award has a total value of £104,709 and is considered complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised software solutions, particularly those that provide similar services as Advanced Business Software. Companies with expertise in high-tech software development and support are well-suited to engage with the University of Aberdeen and may explore future opportunities in the education sector, particularly in Aberdeen. Firms with advanced technical capabilities that can address unique software needs are likely to benefit from the outcomes of this procurement process.

## Notice

Award of contract for specialised software. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1)(b)(ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited (TIA Advanced) produce and distribute the software licence, hardware and the services and support and are the only company who can provide the support & services required for the existing software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381336 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,709 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212781 - System management software development services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381336

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381336
  Specialised Software - Award of contract for specialised software. Competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1)(b)(ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited (TIA Advanced) produce and distribute the software licence, hardware and the services and support and are the only company who can provide the support & services required for the existing software.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615511

## Provenance

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