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License Management Software

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has completed a procurement process for a License Management Software, which falls under the industry category of Industry Specific Software Package (CPV code: 48100000). The contract, valued at £48,300, was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd through a direct award method under the CCS Framework RM6098 - TePAS2 - Lot 3 (Software). The software will be used by the ICT department to manage and record all information related to software purchases and downloads by the Council. The procurement process reached the award stage with key dates including a tender period ending on 10th February 2025, and the contract starting on 1st March 2025 and concluding on 28th February 2030. The service is to be delivered in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in software license management. As the procurement favoured SMEs, businesses with the readiness to deploy and support such specialised systems in public sector environments stand to benefit. Engaging in such contracts could foster business growth through a stable long-term project, and an established relationship with a large public sector entity like Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council can enhance a company's portfolio and market reputation.

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Notice Title

License Management Software

Notice Description

This is an application that is managed and used by ICT to record all information regarding every piece of software that the Council (and preceding authorities) has purchased or downloaded. Additional information: This contract was awarded following a direct award through the CCS Framework RM6098 - TePAS2 - Lot 3 (Software)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7736b50-231c-48c3-bb2c-bd0debe51449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809df79e-3c4f-498d-a91f-88c540ce8c9f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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