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Solarwinds resource monitoring license - 3 year renewal

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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23 Oct 2024 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process to renew its Solarwinds resource monitoring licence for three years, awarding the contract to Prolinx Limited. This selective procurement, a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of licence management software services (CPV 48218000). The contract will commence on 1st July 2024 and will end on 7th February 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £252,879.84. Richard Holmes from the University of Birmingham can be contacted for further details at r.holmes@bham.ac.uk.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like Prolinx Limited, which was successful in securing the contract. Companies specialising in licence management software or IT services, particularly those with experience in supporting higher education institutions, would find this procurement relevant to their capabilities. The selective procurement method indicates that preferred suppliers on specific frameworks have a competitive edge, thus businesses already listed on such frameworks should look out for similar opportunities. This successful bid showcases the potential benefits of participating in public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Solarwinds resource monitoring license - 3 year renewal

Notice Description

Solarwinds resource monitoring license - 3 year renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-734c1c1a-d159-4a1c-90f3-e812276dee44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cef7c0c-1b04-4d58-be74-b010fc2d3194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,879 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,879 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 7 Feb 2027 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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