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Provision of Licenses & Support for Software Asset Management

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 22:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of licenses and support for software asset management, specifically SNOW licences, to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. This public procurement falls under the industry category of license management software packages and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated by a selective method in the form of a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st October 2024 and the commencement of the contract period from 1st November 2024 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software asset management and IT services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale solutions. The contract's value of £61,745.18 signals a significant investment by Birmingham City Council, reflecting strong potential for revenue growth. Although the procurement method was selective, highlighting the specifics of the call-off process, businesses with similar expertise and services may find future opportunities in collaborating with public sector organisations that require robust and reliable software management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Licenses & Support for Software Asset Management

Notice Description

Provision of SNOW Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aeeca430-025d-4c77-a6ce-01c207a4edf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd30fa32-13d1-4f40-a801-33ea3f32a41c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,745 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,745 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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