---
title: "Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831628"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831628

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of Software Asset Management under tender reference PURCH2942. The contract is classified under the education industry, specifically for software goods, and is located in Glasgow, within the region UKM82. This contract award follows an open procurement method and is part of the ITS4052 SU Software Licence Reseller Agreement and Consultancy Services framework. Signed on the 8th of May, 2026, the contract is valued at GBP 909,010. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being adjudicated against the relevant procurement legal framework.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the scope of software asset management services, ideal for large-scale companies such as software providers or consultants specialising in asset management solutions. Businesses experienced in managing software licences and offering consultancy services related to software management would find themselves well-suited to such tenders in the future. Moreover, being a prominent university, the University of Glasgow offers potential long-term collaboration opportunities for companies wanting to enhance their portfolio within the public education sector.

## Notice

Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management Direct award from ITS4052 SU Software Licence Reseller Agreement and Consultancy Services (SLRA) Lot 5A Software Asset Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555891 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £909,010 |

## 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

- 14 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555891

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555891
  Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management - Direct Award of PURCH2942 for the Provision of Software Asset Management

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831628
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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