Award

Subscriptions

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 09:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Subscriptions" project involves the renewal of the MATLAB Master License for the University of Plymouth. This project falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which utilises a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, is currently at the "Award" stage. The award was made to ACADEMIA LTD on 31st December 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2026. The entire contract is valued at £45,006.11.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive software solutions. The tender, being a service-oriented procurement, is particularly suited for companies that specialise in managing large-scale software licensing agreements and have experience in framework agreement setups. For businesses looking to expand their presence in the educational software sector, engaging with prestigious institutions like the University of Plymouth can provide enhanced visibility and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscriptions

Notice Description

MATLAB Master License Renewal - Campus Wide Suite (CWSSMS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77e3e943-9245-46ac-9bb5-d113b5fff560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7ac774-0c30-4e05-b854-8e7e57faf67f
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,006 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,006 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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