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RHUL-26039 Wolfram Mathematica Software Licence & Support

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has culminated in the award stage for the licencing and support of Wolfram Mathematica Software. This contract pertains to the software package and information systems industry and involves a delivery location in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated under the Software and License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Framework Reference ITS4042 SU. While the awarding concluded on 9th March 2026, the contract, valued at £84,466 GBP, is set to commence on 15th June 2026 and will last until 14th June 2029.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for goods providers specialising in software packages and information systems. Large-scale enterprises could find this contract a fitting addition to their business portfolio, given its multi-year term and royalty involvement. The method employed was "Other", suggesting potential nuances in the procurement process that might favour experienced suppliers. While SMEs and VCSEs were denoted as unsuitable by the contract terms, businesses with significant experience in software reselling and licencing will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders from Royal Holloway and Bedford New College.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26039 Wolfram Mathematica Software Licence & Support

Notice Description

Awarded to Academia Limited for Mathematica Software Licence and Support via SLRA (Software and License Resellers Agreement) Framework Reference ITS4042 SU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6035a793-056c-4e95-a731-70c50f47835e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23eeb80f-8e5f-4e48-bc54-48f7f50a1353
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£84,466 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Mar 2029 2-3 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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