Publication - Advice and guidance
Software value added re-seller framework
Guidance for public sector organisations on how to access and use the collaborative framework.
- Published:
- 25 Feb 2019
Contract status: live
Dates of contract: 18 June 2018 to
18 June 2022
Category: ICT services and software - national
Overview
A single supplier collaborative framework for commercial off-the-shelf software and supporting services.
What is in scope
The framework includes:
- commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and support
- maintenance of software licence records
- support and implementation services (COTS)
What is out of scope
The framework does not include:
- bespoke software solutions
- hardware
- ICT services
Who can use this
The framework can be used by:
- central government
- health
- local authorities
- universities and colleges
- third sector
- other public bodies
Full details can be found on Public Contract Scotland.
Note: It is the responsibility of any buying organisation wishing to use the framework agreement to satisfy itself that it is eligible to do so.
Entitlement can be established from the terms of the OJEU advert and guidance on this can be found in annex A of our guidance on framework agreements.
Benefits
Benefits of this framework include:
- single route to market reducing duplication of effort
- single supplier for COTS
- structured discounts on purchases
Supplier details
Softcat (UK)
Email: scotcat@softcat.com
Scottish account management (general) contact number: 0141 465 0009
Further information
See the attached buyers' guide for more information.
Information about pricing and terms and conditions for frameworks and contracts can be found on the Knowledge Hub.
If you are not registered to access this and are eligible to use the framework please complete the registration form and send it to one of the Scottish Procurement contacts listed below.
Contact
Stuart Brown
Senior portfolio manager, ICT services and software
Email: stuart.brown@gov.scot
Phone: 0141 242 5626
Lisa Pittman
Senior Portfolio Specialist
Email : Lisa.pittman@gov.scot
Phone: 0141 242 5628
For NHS staff only
Jim Binnie
Senior Business and Procurement Advisor
Phone: 0131 275 6059
Email: mailto:jim.binnie@nhs.net
Billy Hislop
T Category Manager
Email: billy.hislop@nhs.net