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Core Software Licence Agreement

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University acted as the buying organisation in a selective procurement process titled "Core Software Licence Agreement." This contract, specifically for software packages and information systems, was finalised on 17 October 2023 and awarded to Device42. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and took place in Coventry, England. The procurement method employed was an innovation partnership, and the total value of the contract amounts to £207,662.90. The contract, starting on 11 September 2023, will remain effective until 11 August 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage and was marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package provision, particularly those with innovative solutions suitable for large-scale enterprises like Coventry University. Although the procurement did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger technology companies capable of delivering comprehensive software systems and entering into partnership models with educational institutions will find this contract beneficial for expansion and establishing market presence within the university sector. Businesses with a robust track record in handling contracts above threshold values and capable of engaging in selective procurement processes will be well-equipped to compete.

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Notice Title

Core Software Licence Agreement

Notice Description

Device42 Core Software End User Licence Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fbca298-8806-4001-bd5e-c1a7a495cc25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2157ddca-36e2-4de4-94a3-dc897f7786e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£207,662 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,662 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 11 Aug 2026 2-3 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVICE42

Further Information

Notice Documents

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