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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4467 Pluralsight License Renewal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Jan 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Pluralsight licenses, under the title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4467 Pluralsight License Renewal." The contract, valued at £34,161, falls within the industry category of software package and information systems and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement process was for services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which was single-sourced due to technical reasons, reached the award stage on 12 November 2024, with the contract commencing on 13 November 2024 and concluding on 1 November 2025.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant avenues for business growth, especially for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting specialised technical requirements. The partnership with Pluralsight LLC, the winning supplier, to provide the necessary software services can inspire similar businesses in the software and IT services industry to explore potential opportunities with public sector organisations. Given UKRI's focus on innovation and technology, businesses providing advanced and specialised software solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4467 Pluralsight License Renewal

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for Pluralsight License Renewal. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f812155-e72d-46dd-8311-6c93dfba663c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc792962-4cbd-45af-bdf3-7f0a2b06854c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£34,161 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,161 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447720143639

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLURALSIGHT

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