Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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13 Nov 2024 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a managed Single Sign-On (SSO)/Shibboleth service, including software licensing, classified under licence management software packages (CPV: 48218000). The process utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold) with a total contract value of £48,384. The procurement, relevant to the services industry, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 16 October 2024 and will run until 15 October 2027.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering managed software solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in licensing management software packages would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement was conducted to benefit smaller businesses, reflecting the University of Plymouth’s suitability criteria favouring SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Managed SSO/Shibboleth Service including software licensing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca477033-e70c-474e-b245-64b5a54c8355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b820cd-307f-4f77-8ded-b7793e920d8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,384 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,384 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2027 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVERT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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