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Print Paris Software Licence

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed the award phase for the procurement titled "Print Paris Software Licence," under the industry category of software package and information systems. Situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, this procurement used a Negotiated Procedure Under Threshold method. The contract, valued at £117,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Newcastle City Council, serving as the buying organisation, utilised this software to streamline revenue-related communications through automation. The award was given to XLPRINT Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise on 31st March 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in software solutions to secure government contracts and establish partnerships in the public sector. Companies with innovative capabilities in automating communications and data integration would find themselves aptly suited to similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts provides avenues for business growth through enhanced expertise and reputation in governmental software services, potentially leading to further opportunities in both local and broader markets.

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Notice Title

Print Paris Software Licence

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council utilises this software to generate revenue-related correspondence. The solution facilitates the integration of data from multiple systems, enabling the automated production of standardised communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f193212-a05c-4eb5-a9ed-9e0e77293741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d19d965-6563-411b-8568-0125be69f85d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure Under Threshold
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
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XLPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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