---
title: "Purchase of FirstSpirit Content Management System Software Licence"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685272"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-03-01"
---

# Purchase of FirstSpirit Content Management System Software Licence

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685272

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a software licence for the FirstSpirit Content Management System, classified under goods in the public services sector. The award was made to Softcat Plc following an open procedure, with the contract amounting to £21,262.32, signed on 24 January 2022. The delivery location is identified as Saughton House in Edinburgh, with the contract status currently active as of 1 March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in content management software and related IT services. Companies proficient in software licensing and IT support solutions would find this contract particularly relevant, especially those prepared to engage with governmental contracts and large-scale procurement processes. Successful participation can enhance business presence in the public sector market and foster growth through future opportunities in similar contracts.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for content management software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for FirstSpirit Content Management System software product used in our web content development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442148 |
| 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 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,262 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| 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

- 1 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442148

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442148
  Purchase of FirstSpirit Content Management System Software Licence - This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for content management software.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685272

## Provenance

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