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Provision of BizzDesign Licences

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the tender process for the provision of BizzDesign licences, which falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. Located in Southampton, England, the university sought renewal of these licences through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 30th May 2025, with the contract period running from 26th June 2025 to 25th June 2026. The total contract value is £27,041.10 GBP. This procurement process is now in the award stage, having moved from the tender period, which ended on 12th May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software package systems, particularly those capable of offering competitive solutions under framework agreements. While the contract was awarded to Academia Limited, businesses similar in nature with a strong focus on software services and solutions can look forward to similar prospects in collaborative procurement arrangements with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for such tenders, given the expressed suitability preference by the University of Southampton. Businesses interested in servicing higher education sectors should consider engaging in agreements with established frameworks to optimize their chances of winning similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of BizzDesign Licences

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to renew the BizzDesign licences ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Academia ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services between the dates of 26/06/2025 to 25/06/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cbe9362-fc11-4c06-a755-bde9b3963d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213f92dd-4f60-4670-8451-006a2fef31bc
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,041 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,041 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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