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title: "Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837716"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837716

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support" with an award stage finalised. This contract was secured via a Negotiated Procedure without prior publication, following Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement falls under the Education category, specifically relating to software maintenance services, situated at the University of Strathclyde. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, with a total contract value of £82,676.40. The process is complete, and the contract is currently active, awarded to UNIT4 Business Software Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised software maintenance and support services, particularly those with expertise in the Unit4 Financial Management System. Although competition was limited due to technical reasons, this illustrates potential for entities that can offer unique or proprietary solutions in niche markets, including large businesses or those with specialised knowledge in educational software solutions. The limited procurement method highlights the importance of having niche capabilities that could allow businesses to engage directly in negotiated procurement processes without open competition. This contract reflects the potential for expansion within the public education sector for those providing advanced technical services.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support following a Negotiated Procedure for a below GPA threshold services contract, under Regulation 33(1) (b) (ii) in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the University's Procurement Manual.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support following a Negotiated Procedure for a below GPA threshold services contract, under Regulation 33(1) (b) (ii) in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the University's Procurement Manual.

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.

### Procurement Information

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Part 3, Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition, 6.-(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561059 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £82,676 |

## 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 | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561059

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561059
  Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support - The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of UNIT4 FMS Maintenance and Support following a Negotiated Procedure for a below GPA threshold services contract, under Regulation 33(1) (b) (ii) in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the University's Procurement Manual.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837716

## Provenance

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