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CA9527 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE

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20 Dec 2021 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the 'Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges' (CA9527), which is managed by the Northern Regional College, representing multiple consortia including the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium. This open tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a contract period spanning from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2024. The tender submission period closed on 10th December 2021, and the contract was awarded on 20th December 2021, with a total contract value of £622,139.30.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software licensing and reselling, particularly those that offer added value services to higher education institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in procurement and software solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in this market, allowing them to expand their client base within the higher education sector. Companies keen on contract opportunities related to IT services and software supply should consider engaging with this framework to foster potential growth.

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Notice Title

CA9527 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of software licenses via resellers to cover (Windows, Adobe, VMware and other miscellaneous) software sold via resellers but to also accommodate deals that may be in place directly with manufacturers. Institutions purchase much of their software from resellers and it is expected that Framework resellers will provide added value services. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for the higher education sector and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortiawebsite\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA9527.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA9527 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5f64730-d6f6-4f9a-b891-3a405ce0ded5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d9b438-211c-468d-af13-741e5a1537d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£622,139 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 7DF
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Braidwater
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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