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Further Provision of AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro Licences with Support via CCS RM6237 Low Value Purchase System

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Further Provision of AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro Licences with Support via CCS RM6237 Low Value Purchase System". This contract, awarded to Man and Machine Ltd, encompasses services related to computer-aided and graphics software packages, as well as IT software maintenance. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-determined list of suppliers. The procurement stage has reached its award phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. This activity took place in Southend-on-Sea, England, with a total contract value of £106,232.43.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity particularly for larger companies equipped to manage extensive software solutions and provide technical support. The demand for managing licences and offering user allocation, alongside billing and reporting facilities, creates a niche market for those specialising in IT software consultancy and support services. This opportunity would appeal to businesses with strong capabilities in managing framework agreements and delivering robust software management solutions tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Further Provision of AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro Licences with Support via CCS RM6237 Low Value Purchase System

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking for a single supplier to provide a managed service comprising of licence purchase, license management, technical support for Autodesk AutoCAD and Trimble SketchUp Pro. * Provide a single portal (two portals if not possible) for managing the licences, * A facility to increase or reduce the licence tally when needed or a process to do so, * Create users and allocate licences to users or teams. * Reports on the usage and allocation of the licences. * Provide billing information and invoices that show the cost of the licences allocated to the teams that use them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6912de12-a9ec-4ee5-8a24-ee3e8f143c03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631e867d-2499-4c24-8fdb-e3874e626ef7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

48322000 - Graphics software package

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,232 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,232 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAN AND MACHINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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