Award

Procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licenses and other Access to work Software and Hardware

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licences and other software and hardware related to access to work, with Ultima Business Solutions Ltd being the successful supplier. The process, initiated through a tender, falls under the 'Software package suites' industry category and is valued at £165,000. The contracting period is set to commence on 2 June 2025 and conclude on 1 June 2028, with delivery focused within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the Kent Commercial Services Framework, with the tender period having ended on 14 March 2025, thus marking its completion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions, particularly those with products that facilitate access to work environments. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), emphasising a competitive landscape for companies within the technology sector capable of offering comprehensive software suite solutions. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to secure substantial projects and build enduring relationships with prominent public sector bodies such as county councils, helping to establish a strong presence within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licenses and other Access to work Software and Hardware

Notice Description

Further Competition for the procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licenses and other Access to work Software and Hardware, via Kent Commercial Services (KCS) Framework Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services. 2 x 12 months extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06139d03-08a7-4415-b924-dbeb517294dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e8336-98df-4caa-8376-12c50b2d9026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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