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Renewal of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Software

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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27 Aug 2024 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Keele University has awarded a contract for the renewal of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) software under the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2: Cloud software framework. This contract, valued at £42,500, falls under the office automation software package category (CPV code 48920000) and involves selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded on 22 August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 4 September 2024 to 3 September 2025. The primary delivery location is Newcastle, with a postal code of ST5 5BG.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud software, particularly those offering office automation solutions. The selective nature of the procurement method suggests that qualified SMEs and VCSEs could have been good candidates, as the tender documents indicated suitability for such organisations. NDL Software Ltd., a large enterprise, has been awarded the contract, but the framework allows for further call-offs, providing additional opportunities for companies in related sectors to gain a foothold in the public sector market through future awards and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Software

Notice Description

Call-Off under CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Lot 2: Cloud software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87851f72-8ca4-44fd-bcad-8a1fd58bd51a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6659d120-2ae6-4c33-bd28-d72e824edcce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48920000 - Office automation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2025 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
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Leanne Fryer
Contact Email
l.fryer@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 733787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NDL SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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