Award

eTendering Software Platform

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Award

29 Oct 2024 at 17:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement for an eTendering Software Platform, classified under the industry category "Procurement software package" (CPV 48490000). This award covers a contract period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, with two optional one-year extensions beginning on 1st October 2027 and 1st October 2028, respectively. The estimated total spend is up to £12,000,000. Deliveries are to be made across several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The award stage has been completed as of 29th October 2024, with the framework already active since 1st October 2024.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for large businesses specialising in procurement software, allowing the awarded suppliers—Cimple Ltd., In-tend Ltd., and EU Supply Limited t/a Mercell—to expand their market presence and secure significant contracts through the LUPC consortium's member institutions. The framework agreement does not guarantee minimum levels of spend or appoint specific suppliers for orders, fostering a competitive environment advantageous for suppliers with robust eTendering solutions and innovative capabilities to meet diverse organisational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eTendering Software Platform

Notice Description

This Award is for a multi supplier framework agreement that will run for 2 years, with 2 optional extensions of up to 1 year each. Optional Extension 1 would commence on 1st October 2027 Optional Extension 2 would commence on 1st October 2028 There is no obligation on the Authority, any other Participating Consortium and/or any Member Institution to guarantee any minimum levels of spend under this Framework Agreement, nor any commitment to appoint the Supplier for any particular order for Software. LUPC provides framework agreements for member institutions to access via call off contracts. The estimated total spend figure is an estimate of the highest possible value of this framework agreement during its term and all potential extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75bdfef4-d83f-4ed7-83b6-32ddfc5af051
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8815f43-cb12-4a0e-9260-4a6fa5cd350a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Antonio Ramirez
Contact Email
a.ramirez@lupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
44 207302764

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8HN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CIMPLE

EU SUPPLY LIMITED T/A MERCELL

IN-TEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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