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Con_25912 Purchase of RM KS4 production code perpetual licence

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to RM Education for the purchase of the RM KS4 production code perpetual licence, entailing the acquisition of RM KS4 source code. This procurement process, classified under 'Software package and information systems' (CPV code 48000000), falls within the services category and is targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contracting stage has been marked as complete, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 3rd September 2024 and the start of the contract period on 6th September 2024, running through to 8th September 2028. The procurement method followed a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, catering to high-value contracts above the threshold, focused on a competitive dialogue to finalise contract details. The total contract value amounts to £194,880 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in software and information systems, with particular suitability for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector. Companies providing software development and licensing services stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, helping to secure long-term revenue streams and establish stronger relationships with public bodies like the Department for Education. The competitive dialogue process utilised in this procurement underscores the importance of suppliers who can engage in detailed negotiations to deliver tailored solutions, thereby enhancing their business development capabilities and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Con_25912 Purchase of RM KS4 production code perpetual licence

Notice Description

Purchase of RM KS4 source code.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be04ffb9-aad3-469f-84e8-e69071b34374
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
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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
£194,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2028 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

Further Information

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