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Platform Directory Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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19 Feb 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its platform directory, classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement, identified as "Platform Directory Renewal" (ID: 4446/SSA/CK/25), was conducted through a Single Source Authorisation method and resulted in an award valued at £150,000. The contracted work is to be carried out in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the contract start date set from 20th February 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to showcase their expertise and potentially form ongoing relationships with large institutions such as universities. Suitable candidates particularly include SMEs, like The Data City Innovations Limited, which successfully secured this contract. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector and engage in long-term, high-value projects would find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Platform Directory Renewal

Notice Description

Platform Directory Renewal work packages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5928d12b-3eb2-4d3c-acd9-82bdca933239
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59dda426-bb34-44e3-90bc-6e0038daa11f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Charlotte Kelly
Contact Email
c.a.wilcox@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DATA CITY INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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