---
title: "The Knowledge Transfer Software Licence renewal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832426"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# The Knowledge Transfer Software Licence renewal

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832426

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a procurement contract titled "The Knowledge Transfer Software Licence renewal" in the General public services sector. This contract, relevant to the region of Edinburgh (UKM75), is part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework, facilitating the provision of software licences. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method and is now in the Award stage. The contract was signed on 19th May 2026, with a contract value amounting to £59,569. The procurement covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) reflects completed stages across items and lots associated with software licences.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software services, specifically those capable of providing or maintaining software licences. Although the award has been completed, similar procurement activities could unfold, allowing companies specializing in software solutions to leverage existing framework agreements like RM6259. Large-scale software firms, like Idox Software Ltd, are well-suited for such contracts, considering the framework's requirements and the strategic alignment necessary for delivering public services. The procurement also highlights the potential for involvement in regional government projects, particularly for companies operating within or seeking expansion into the UK market.

## Notice

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework for the provision of software licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556311 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £59,569 |

## 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 | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## 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
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556311

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556311
  The Knowledge Transfer Software Licence renewal - Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework for the provision of software licences.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832426
- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6259

## Provenance

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