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RHUL-26002 QlikView/ Qlik Sense SaaS software, Support and Maintenance

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, who have awarded a contract for QlikView / Qlik Sense SaaS software support and maintenance. The contract has been awarded to Softcat Plc, representing the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 10 March 2026 and the contract period starting on 31 March 2026 and ending on 30 March 2029. The procurement is classified as "Other" under the procurement method details, with services being delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in software and IT services, aiming to secure government contracts and enhance their client portfolio through long-term support agreements. As the contract is valued at £224,215, only established firms, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are deemed suitable for this procurement opportunity, specifically organisations with the capability to handle large-scale software maintenance and service provision. Softcat Plc's involvement illustrates the types of businesses well-poised to compete in similar future tenders, ensuring robust servicing and technological solutions for the education sector in the South East region.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26002 QlikView/ Qlik Sense SaaS software, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Awarded to Softcat Plc for QlikView/ Qlik Sense Software Maintenance and extended support via SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) Lot 4- Other.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1be54106-7e02-40a4-9318-e98ff041832e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09924aa-4f05-4456-aedc-4fd25a0783b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£224,215 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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