Award

IT Hardware and software

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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06 Aug 2024 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for IT hardware and software within the Information Technology services industry. The tender, identified by the code FP12483/24, had a budget of £33,968.27 and was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 7th April 2024 and ended on 7th May 2024. The delivery location for the goods is in Birmingham, with the postal code B15 2TT. The entire process concluded with an active award issued on 8th April 2024.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT hardware and software. The selective nature of the procurement method indicates a structured process with the potential for repeat business, particularly for companies already on the framework agreement. The University of Birmingham, as a reputable and resourceful contracting authority, presents a reliable client base that can facilitate further business engagements and expansions in the IT sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Hardware and software

Notice Description

Information Technology Hardware and Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97e43bbe-0efb-44b6-a6f8-02733e4f8d98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60aafd38-f0b6-4ec3-b20d-86b1d4a5eb8d
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2024 - 7 May 2024 30 days
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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