---
title: "Main Chatbot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836931"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Main Chatbot

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836931

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Main Chatbot" project. This contract award follows the call-off under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework Agreement, specifically targeting Commercial Off The Shelf Software (COTS). The procurement method used was an open procedure within the services category, with a focus on software solutions. The contract was signed on 1st July 2026, with the project delivery location being the University of Strathclyde.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy services, especially those that can offer ready-to-use software solutions. With the successful supplier being Academia Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), the opportunity may appeal particularly to SMEs looking to expand their client base in the educational sector. Companies capable of providing versatile and innovative software solutions may find this and similar tenders valuable for long-term growth, given the framework agreements that facilitate streamlined procurement processes.

## Notice

This is a contract award following a Call-off under Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework Agreement, Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services (SLRA), Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software (COTS), ITS4052 SU.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award following a Call-off under Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework Agreement, Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services (SLRA), Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software (COTS), ITS4052 SU.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559750 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £53,608 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559750

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559750
  Main Chatbot - This is a contract award following a Call-off under Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework Agreement, Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services (SLRA), Lot 4 Commercial Off The Shelf Software (COTS), ITS4052 SU.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836931

## Provenance

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