Award

Simitive License and Support

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Coventry University, pertains to acquiring a "Simitive License and Support" service. This project falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is set within Coventry, England, with postal code CV1 5FB. The project reached the award stage on 24th January 2025. The tender was completed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £72,575 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th November 2024, and the contract period spanning from 17th November 2024 to 16th November 2025.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package support services. Particularly, SMEs can benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, as Coventry University has identified suitability for smaller enterprises. Companies like Simitive Limited, the awarded contractor, demonstrate the type of business well-positioned to secure such contracts, emphasising the value of tailored support and engagement platform services for universities and similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Simitive License and Support

Notice Description

Created with universities, for universities, the Simitive Academic Solution provides a platform for the engagement of management, academics, non academic staff and students in the performance of the university.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38749f1e-125d-4006-8da6-78a79511dca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8f7027-3745-40ac-b953-f2841058fe03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£72,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2025 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMITIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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