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Renewal of AHrefs licenses

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has concluded a selective tender process for the renewal of AHrefs licenses, culminating in the award on 24th March 2025. This procurement, categorized under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £13,291.68, covers the provision of AHrefs licenses for four users and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was managed from the Office for National Statistics' headquarters in Newport, Wales (NP10 8XG), with CCS Media Limited, an SME based in Chesterfield, appointed as the supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software procurement and digital tools, especially those specialising in licensing services. SMEs, in particular, stand to benefit from participating in similar framework agreements due to their suitability and agility in meeting specific software needs. Companies that excel in providing tailored software solutions and maintaining flexible contracts are well-positioned to compete in this and future tenders issued by key public sector organizations like the Office for National Statistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of AHrefs licenses

Notice Description

Renewal of AHrefs licenses with 4 logins for 4 people

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27362d74-6e95-4f47-8a39-58132333874d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094b80a9-6b69-431b-ad93-45bb28eb7e4e
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
SME

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
£13,291 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,291 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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