---
title: "Zoom Enterprise EDU site-wide licence plan [Call-off from VAR Framework ref. NP5016/17]"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621976"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-05-27"
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# Zoom Enterprise EDU site-wide licence plan [Call-off from VAR Framework ref. NP5016/17]

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621976

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for a Zoom Enterprise EDU site-wide licence plan, addressing the need for enhanced security and privacy controls for its users due to increased usage stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement was carried out via an open procedure as part of the Scottish Government Single-Supplier Software Value Added Reseller Framework NP5016/17. The contract, valued at £242,638, was signed on 18 May 2020, and is set to last for one year with two optional extensions of one year each. The delivery will take place at the Edinburgh region, with the whole process noted as complete.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering communication and educational tools. Companies looking to expand in the public sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive licensing and support for video communication platforms, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The procurement by a reputable institution such as the University of Edinburgh highlights the growing trend for secure digital solutions in education, paving the way for innovative suppliers to access public contracts and grow their market presence.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh has chosen to procure an EDU site-wide licence plan for the Zoom Video Communications platform. This contract will ensure the University can provide increased security and privacy controls for its users of Zoom.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has chosen to procure an EDU site-wide licence plan for the Zoom Video Communications platform. This contract will ensure the University can provide increased security and privacy controls for its users of Zoom. The necessity and urgency of this procurement have come about due to Covid-19 and the rise in usage of uncontrolled, locally managed free or personal consumer versions of Zoom. This is a Call-off from the Scottish Government Single-Supplier Software Value Added Re-seller (VAR) Framework NP5016/17.. This contract is firm for 1 year with two additional 1-year extension options. The contract value has been calculated based on all extension options being used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387132 |
| 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 | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 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 | £242,638 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 27 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387132

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387132
  Zoom Enterprise EDU site-wide licence plan [Call-off from VAR Framework ref. NP5016/17] - The University of Edinburgh has chosen to procure an EDU site-wide licence plan for the Zoom Video Communications platform. This contract will ensure the University can provide increased security and privacy controls for its users of Zoom.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621976

## Provenance

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