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AEC Collection, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Support 3-Year Subscription Renewal.

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a 3-year subscription for AEC Collection, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, and support services. This contract, classified under subscription services (CPV 79980000), was awarded on 31st March 2025 to ARKANCE UK Ltd with a total value of £64,359. The contract duration spans from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2028, covering various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. The procurement followed the "Other - PAR" method and was evaluated based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. Key dates include the contract start and end periods corresponding to the service term.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the relevant software could have been well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The awarded contract to ARKANCE UK Ltd indicates that there is a market for these services across multiple locations, inspiring similar businesses to consider participating in future tenders in the same category for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AEC Collection, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Support 3-Year Subscription Renewal.

Notice Description

Contract awarded under Most Economically advantageous tender (MEAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac49a0f5-f89d-4184-adb4-10e9c5e3c4ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee040b3-1fa9-4641-b7fe-0c29aee1edd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,359 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,359 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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 MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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