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Licence for statutory TRAC return software

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for a licence for statutory TRAC return software. This tender, classified under the database software package sector, involved a direct procurement method below threshold, with a single tender action. The contract period spans from 12 August 2025 to 11 August 2028, with final tender submissions closing on 6 February 2025. The procurement was awarded to Account-Ability Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The software is intended to aid in delivering the annual statutory TRAC return.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in accounting, auditing services, and software development, particularly those providing database and corporate planning solutions. As the awarded contract is for a subscription license to be utilised by the academic sector, businesses that can offer robust support and innovative features tailored to educational institutions will be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Engaging in contracts like these can enhance business reputation and establish a foothold within the educational software market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licence for statutory TRAC return software

Notice Description

Subscription license for the use of Corporate Planner Software to deliver the annual statutory TRAC return. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34f2a1ad-5058-4f25-8cf3-1b774fcf63ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb413ce-d693-4c01-9f52-554a7af47704
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCOUNT-ABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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