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AutoCAD licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Aug 2024 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for AutoCAD Licence Subscription under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the contract was awarded through a competitive quotation method and falls below the threshold. The award was made to Softcat plc, with the delivery location specified as SN2 1FL, Swindon, England. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period set from 22nd September 2024 to 23rd March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £14,515.18 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those that cater to software development and support. The procurement was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), illustrating a good opportunity for such organisations to grow. The procurement method used indicates a preference for competitive quotations, making it advantageous for businesses adept at providing cost-effective solutions. As the awarded supplier, Softcat plc, a large-scale company, smaller businesses may find essences of Softcat's approach valuable in sharpening their competitive edge for future tenders.

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Notice Title

AutoCAD licences

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for AutoCAD Licence Subscription. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-808389b3-65d2-4530-adc8-936e5628691e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83842d3c-d9ff-43c2-9eeb-5ef60cba6dd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,515 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,515 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2024 - 23 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1PL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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