---
title: "Document Approval Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797438"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# Document Approval Software

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797438

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by The City of Edinburgh Council involved the award of a contract for Document Approval Software, classified under industry categories "72000000" and "48000000". This procurement, located in Edinburgh, falls under the "General public services" category, as defined by COFOG. Implemented through an open procedure, this contract pertains to the services main procurement category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 10 April 2025, and valued at £31,670. This project is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) regulations, and any disputes must be addressed through proceedings at the Sheriff Court.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in document management and software solutions. As the procurement was conducted in the form of an open procedure, businesses that can provide robust and efficient document approval systems would benefit from similar future opportunities. Softcat Plc, a large-scale organisation, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with an established presence or the capability to scale are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Given the regional focus in Edinburgh, companies with operations or potential expansions in the UK region may find further advantageous collaborations with local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Document Approval Software

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Document Approval Software. Please refer to https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529182 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,670 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529182

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529182
  Document Approval Software - Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Document Approval Software

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797438
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

## Provenance

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