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Software Asset Management (SAM) Tool Renewal

COMPANIES HOUSE

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05 Dec 2024 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, based in Cardiff, has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Software Asset Management (SAM) Tool, specifically the SNOW Software Tool for software, support, and maintenance. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48218000 for License management software packages, covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including all main regions and the Channel Islands. The procurement was executed through a selective method, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and had a contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 30th September 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 23rd September 2024 and the award notice published on 5th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software asset management and related services. SMEs were considered suitable for this procurement, indicating that smaller, agile companies with relevant expertise could successfully compete for such contracts. Given the widespread geographic coverage and the long-term nature of the contract, businesses that can offer robust and scalable solutions are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. Companies experienced in handling selective procurement processes and those able to meet the specific requirements of public sector frameworks would find such tenders particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Software Asset Management (SAM) Tool Renewal

Notice Description

SNOW Software Tool - Software, Support & Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15b7eaee-c615-40f8-9dff-0b723e70d19d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9e3d6e-261a-47a7-9f66-af911d521223
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,678 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,678 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Commercial Delivery Team
Contact Email
commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03031234500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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