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2KEY - Service - Software

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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10 Jun 2020 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender titled "2KEY - Service - Software" initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of software-related services, was awarded to Softcat PLC for the provision of academic software licences, with a total contract value of £37,928.88. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th May 2020, and the contract period ran from 14th May to 29th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software-related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver academic software solutions. Companies specialising in providing software licences may find this contract appealing, as it highlights a successful partnership with a well-regarded educational institution. Firms with the capability to offer innovative and effective academic software solutions may greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

2KEY - Service - Software

Notice Description

Provision of academic software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b9d2af9-68eb-42a7-a4d8-609a5c2fb775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a15c39-56c8-4b11-8b47-d3921e8ab52d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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