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Columbus Global Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance and Support Agreement

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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24 Oct 2024 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the renewal of the annual software maintenance and support agreement to Columbus Global UK Limited. This procurement, classified under software maintenance and repair services, is valued at £34,701. The procurement process, which utilised a single contract from SSA, is now in the award stage, with the contract period running from 27th March 2024 to 26th March 2025. The services will be delivered to the delivery address in Birmingham, B15 2TT. Key dates include the tender end date of 26th March 2024 and the award date of 17th May 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies providing software maintenance and repair services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses offering high-quality support services can leverage this contract to strengthen their relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Birmingham. The focus on SMEs suggests that smaller, specialised firms could find this tender particularly advantageous for growing their business and gaining a foothold in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Columbus Global Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance and Support Agreement

Notice Description

Columbus Global Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance and Support Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09ef5c62-e023-4774-bac4-b906d80beaab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da51759-929f-41be-8922-e6635f94c5b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single contract from SSA
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,701 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,701 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLUMBUS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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