Award

Annual Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

26 Jul 2024 at 12:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for an annual subscription service titled "Annual Subscription," aimed at replacing Form2 with SparkForms for a 12-month subscription within a two-year agreement. The procurement falls under the category of subscription services and is specific to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded via a direct procurement method known as single tender action (below threshold), will run from 24th June 2024 to 30th June 2026. The tender was finalised with a total value of £47,310 GBP, with SparkForms Ltd acting as the supplier. The procurement award was made public on 26th July 2024.

This tender opens significant opportunities for technology-driven businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in subscription and form-related services. Companies that can offer efficient and innovative subscription services, especially those capable of replacing existing solutions seamlessly, would find this procurement highly beneficial. The University of Plymouth's focus on a direct procurement method hints at the possibility of building long-term relationships with new, reliable vendors capable of delivering high-quality service over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Subscription

Notice Description

SparkForms to replace Form2 - 12 month subscription of two year agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9f8b5c3-edad-4127-96c0-58ab680f608d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423d2530-bde1-4bcb-bd4a-fceb242e80be
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

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,310 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SPARKFORMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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