Award

Purchase of software subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

14 Aug 2019 at 10:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the purchase of Autodesk software and falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The award was made following a single source process, where competition was determined to be absent for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £86,315.99, commenced on 8th August 2019 and runs until 7th August 2022, with the procurement method designated as a direct tender action below threshold. The key dates included the tender period ending on 7th August 2019 and the award publication date on 14th August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can provide similar subscriptions or services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in future tender opportunities given the incumbent’s needs for technical software, allowing for diversified service offerings within the sector. This is particularly relevant for businesses that can demonstrate innovative software capabilities or niche expertise that aligns with the requirements of large organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of software subscription

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of Autodesk software. This has been awarded under a single source process against PCR 2015, 32, 2, b, (ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08dfec1c-173d-4e06-9c74-b77579e34857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0e73e8-34eb-4732-81d2-f7f7e247cc4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,315 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,315 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2019 - 7 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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