Award

Contract for the Supply of Software to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

21 Sep 2020 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Software," specifically for the MATLAB Total Academic Headcount (TAH) - 1 Campus Wide Suite. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV code 48100000), was conducted through a direct award method, with a total contract value of £119,615. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2020 and will run until 31 August 2021. The tender was officially published on 21 September 2020, and while the tender period concluded on 24 August 2020, the final award notice confirms the engagement with The MathWorks Limited as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for software companies, particularly those specialising in educational tools and academic software solutions. Businesses that offer similar software packages or have experience with educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The inclusion of SMEs indicates a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises, making it essential for them to strategise effectively to engage with major educational organizations like the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Software to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

MATLAB TAH (Total Academic Headcount) - 1 Campus Wide Suite (CWS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ab6ff0b-d6b1-4e1d-a15e-b2da0c2bcbe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6822e245-e2ae-4a8e-8a7d-9dfa85d81725
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,615 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,615 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Michelle Palfrey
Contact Email
m.duckett@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE MATHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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