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EAS Agreement

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 21:43

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "EAS Agreement" has been completed by the City of Doncaster Council. This procurement falls under the service industry category, specifically in license management software packages. The procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting targeted selection due to specific requirements. The process has reached the award stage as of 25th June 2025, with the contract awarded to ULITMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD, valued at approximately £2,575,532.76. The work location includes diverse areas such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, with a contract period commencing on 1st June 2025 and ending on 31st May 2028. This tender is particularly tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for companies specialising in software licensing and related services, particularly those with a robust capability in managing license software across varied geographical locations. SMEs are especially encouraged to engage due to favourable suitability considerations within the tender. Business entities with a keen eye on expanding their footprint in the public sector and possessing relevant expertise in license management will find this project advantageous for sustainable growth and establishing a long-term relationship with a significant local government entity like the City of Doncaster Council.

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Notice Title

EAS Agreement

Notice Description

licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b047570c-ae80-4902-9b37-5a4697c48c55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863fbc49-dae0-4515-92ec-42d0db9a46d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,575,532 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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