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Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Jan 2021 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License", classified under industry-specific software packages with a total value of £40,000 GBP. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 8th December 2020. The contract commenced on 9th December 2020 and will run until 30th November 2021. The buyer, located at B15 2TT in Edgbaston, Birmingham, appointed Gecko Labs Limited as the supplier for this contract.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and services related to automated communication platforms. Companies that develop chat applications, bots, or industry-specific software will find this tender particularly relevant. The nature of the procurement indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, suggesting a potential for growth and collaboration in the tech sector surrounding educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of GeckoChat & Bot License

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de1f01f1-6458-4f89-b02c-73036259ab83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54f26df-8811-4b2b-81dd-68327341db48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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