---
title: "PURCH1829 - Direct Award for 3 Years Microsoft Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691321"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2022-04-26"
---

# PURCH1829 - Direct Award for 3 Years Microsoft Licences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691321

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the direct award of a three-year contract for Microsoft licences (Tender ID: PURCH1829). This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, valued at £1,517,000, was awarded to Softcat Plc, with the delivery location specified as Glasgow. The award was dated 28 July 2020, while the tender process itself was initiated on 26 April 2022. The university is based in Glasgow and operates under the public law framework.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in software licensing and technology services, particularly those able to provide Microsoft products. Companies with experience in acting as value-added resellers (VAR) and those capable of managing large contracts would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The direct award process signifies that suppliers capable of meeting the university's needs efficiently may find strategic advantages in future bids.

## Notice

PURCH1829 - Direct Award for 3 Years Microsoft Licences

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH1829 - Direct Award for 3 Years Microsoft Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446841 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 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 | £1,517,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow 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

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446841

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446841
  PURCH1829 - Direct Award for 3 Years Microsoft Licences - PURCH1829 - Direct Award for 3 Years Microsoft Licences

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691321

## Provenance

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