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SmartBear - ReadyAPI Test - Commercial Subscription License - 1 Year Floating User Multiple PlatformsPurchases

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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08 Aug 2022 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has recently completed a public procurement process for a one-year commercial subscription license for SmartBear's ReadyAPI Test software. This procurement, categorised under software and information systems, was conducted under a limited procurement method known as competitive quotation, designed for below-threshold purchases. The tender period ended on 29 June 2022, with the contract starting the following day and concluding on 1 July 2022. The total value of the awarded contract was £37,279.08, with the delivery address located in Bristol.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and higher education services sectors. Firms that specialise in software solutions, particularly those offering testing and development tools, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of a prominent buyer, such as the University of the West of England, underscores the potential for substantial growth and collaboration within the academic sector, which may also facilitate access to further projects and contracts for innovative service providers.

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Notice Title

SmartBear - ReadyAPI Test - Commercial Subscription License - 1 Year Floating User Multiple PlatformsPurchases

Notice Description

SmartBear - ReadyAPI Test - Commercial Subscription License - 1 Year Floating User Multiple PlatformsPurchases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5383bfbb-6fe4-404b-8bb7-f7105927167d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2683b3-c5e3-4ad8-97d6-36957e9fe4a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,279 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,279 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2022 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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