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CA16543 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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22 Oct 2025 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, acting as the buyer, has engaged in an open procurement process titled "CA16543 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges," focusing on the supply of software licences. This procurement pertains to the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. It has been conducted at the award stage as of 22nd October 2025, with a contract period starting from 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2028. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure. Although the tender has reached the award stage, businesses interested in future opportunities might benefit from understanding the frameworks and requirements involved.

This contract represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the software reselling industry, especially those capable of delivering Windows, Adobe, VMware, and other miscellaneous software packages. The agreement is managed by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), and suppliers are encouraged to provide added value services, increasing their attractiveness to the higher education sector. Given the importance of software within educational institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such agreements by leveraging their nimbleness and specialisation to cement a foothold in this expansive market. Companies interested in future tenders might aim to build relationships with the consortium and prepare to meet the specific needs of the educational sector to capitalise on subsequent procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16543 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of software licenses via resellers to cover (Windows, Adobe, VMware and other miscellaneous) software sold via resellers but to also accommodate deals that may be in place directly with manufacturers. Institutions purchase much of their software from resellers and it is expected that Framework resellers will provide added value services. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for the higher education sector and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortiawebsite To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16543. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16543 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b49e988-9a43-4ccd-8b49-0c7c3964c17d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 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
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 6BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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