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CAD Software Procurement

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Hampshire County Council (HCC) focused on acquiring CAD software, critical for the production of plans and diagrams within the Universal Services directorate. The procurement, under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework ref Y23065. HCC awarded the contract for £500,000 to CDW Limited, covering the South East region of the UK. The contract is scheduled from 21 January 2026 to 21 January 2027. The procurement stage was an award, finalised on 17 December 2025, with the award notice published on 5 January 2026, shortly before several existing licences were due to expire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in CAD and associated IT services, to expand their presence in the public sector. SMEs may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, given the procurement's suitability criterion favouring such enterprises over VCSEs. By participating in framework agreements and focusing on potential savings from emerging licensing models by Autodesk, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and potentially secure further government contracts in related fields, fostering substantial growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAD Software Procurement

Notice Description

HCC makes extensive use of AutoCad software for the production of plans and diagrams for the Universal Services directorate. The current contract was tendered as a three year contract ending on 04/04/2026. HCC was advised by Autodesk that some of the original licences covered in the current contract were expiring in January 2026 and it would be prudent to co-term all the licences to end at the same time, therefore a reprocurement exercise was required. Autodesk is also in the process of introducing new licence models which could be beneficial to HCC. These launch after the January licence expiry date, so a short term contract was sought to enable HCC to take time to investigate whether these new licensing options are likely to deliver future savings. Additional information: The CAD Software requirement was procured using the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework ref Y23065

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-229d5f8d-55e9-49e6-8802-24a498dfebcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbeafd10-e3df-4c56-972a-8189df6ed2e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 1-2 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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