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Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

SUPC Ltd

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) has initiated a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)," aimed at providing individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, and other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products, along with associated software services. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with further classifications in specific software packages and IT services. The tender is currently at the "Tender" stage, with significant key dates including the tender period ending on 24 March 2025 and the contract period beginning on 1 August 2025 and lasting until 31 July 2029. The procurement method used is a "Restricted procedure," indicating a selective approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of supplying a variety of software licences and associated services tailored to the needs of Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for companies specialising in software support, development, implementation, and consultancy services. Success in this procurement could lead to substantial business growth through long-term contracts and access to new markets within and beyond the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

Notice Description

This Framework provides individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated Software Services. The Framework Agreement aims to ensure access to competitively priced software solutions and related services tailored to the unique needs of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors, whilst making provision for non-HE and FE Members of SUPC and Participating Consortia

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b80bfe-b4b8-4cd5-b253-05b416ecbb8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPC Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

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