Award

Nitro Pro Software Renewal

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of Nitro Pro software licences under the CPV category "Software package and information systems". This contract, valued at £64,920, was part of a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from the existing RM6098 framework agreement. The procurement relates to goods, with the contract period spanning from 12th September 2025 to 11th September 2028, and it is precisely located in South Shields, postcode NE33 2RL. Softcat Plc has been awarded the contract, with the award status marked as active since 1st September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software sectors that can provide comprehensive licensing solutions and support. SMEs may find ample prospects within this agreement, given the suitability considerations favouring such enterprises. Companies with the capability to engage in framework agreements, especially those adept in delivering scalable software solutions, are particularly well-suited for participating in similar future procurements. Such contracts not only enable growth through secured revenues but also strengthen partnerships with public sector entities like South Tyneside Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nitro Pro Software Renewal

Notice Description

Nitro Pro Pdf licences Additional information: Call off RM6098 Framework - Further Competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b152888-3cd3-40eb-983a-b743beb8b2d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3042a52-1a4a-46f9-9102-77a676660836
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
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
£64,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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