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SolarWinds Licences & Loop 1 Support

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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03 Sep 2025 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a selective procurement process for "SolarWinds Licences & Loop 1 Support," valued at £50,000, under a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender falls within the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is focused on securing licenses, maintenance, and support services. The contract period began on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2026. The procurement process culminated in the awarding of the contract to Insight Direct UK Ltd, reflecting the process's completion by the specified date. The delivery location for the contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the complete procurement tagged under the services category.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in providing software solutions and IT support services. Though the contract is selective and called off from a framework agreement, businesses proficient in offering comprehensive software management and support can leverage similar frameworks by ensuring compliance with their requirements. Companies with an established infrastructure to provide large-scale software services, akin to Insight Direct UK Ltd, are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, thereby expanding their client base and revenue streams. While this specific procurement process has concluded, familiarisation with the requirements and framework agreements used can aid businesses in positioning themselves favourably for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SolarWinds Licences & Loop 1 Support

Notice Description

Requirement to secure SolarWinds License, Maintenance & Support Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-735ac052-7967-4324-b2c6-baa1c7f75394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7166517-3513-438c-808a-df03c725bd93
Current Stage
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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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1QU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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