Award

Strategy Simulation

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2022 at 12:58

Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the award for the tender titled "Strategy Simulation," aimed at supplying strategy simulation software for teaching within its business school. This contract involves providing 1,200 software licenses and falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV Code: 48000000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and although the tender period ended on 24th March 2022, the contract has been active since 1st April 2022 and will continue until 1st April 2023. The award was officially published on 29th March 2022, with a total contract value of £35,000.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in educational tools or simulation software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate their participation. Firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches to strategy simulations or have a strong track record in delivering software solutions in the education sector may find this a particularly favourable opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Strategy Simulation

Notice Description

Strategy simulation software to use for teaching within the business school. This is for a 1,200 licenses to be used at our global network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80d6f984-5480-4453-9068-71539166fb78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b0ec2b-8ffd-4439-b112-fb3bdc9faa65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2023 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTURE SIMULATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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