---
title: "PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808131"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-25"
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# PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808131

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Inkpath Licenses was conducted by the University of Glasgow, which is classified under the education industry category. This tender process utilised an open procedure, culminating in a direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework. The geographical focus for this contract is the UKM82 region, with a specific address in Glasgow. Important dates for this procurement process include the contract signing on 1st August 2025, with the announcement coming on 25th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, highlighting the completion of the procurement stage to the award level.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and distribution, particularly large enterprises capable of fulfilling substantial contract values, such as the awarded amount of £523,600. Companies specialising in educational software solutions and possessing a robust distribution network in the UK would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, given the framework and scale requirements indicated by the University of Glasgow's procurement process. The consistency with established frameworks, like the ITS4042 SU, suggests ongoing opportunities for businesses that align with the educational sector's unique needs.

## Notice

PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses. Direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework (SLRA)- LOT 4

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses. Direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework (SLRA)- LOT 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537669 |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £523,600 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537669

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537669
  PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses - PURCH2705 Direct Award for the Provision of Inkpath Licenses. Direct award via the ITS4042 SU Software License Reseller Framework (SLRA)- LOT 4

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808131

## Provenance

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