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MATLAB standalone licences

OFCOM

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11 Dec 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK, has completed a public procurement process for MATLAB standalone licences, including associated toolboxes. This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems (CPV code 48900000). The procurement, valued at GBP 82,800, was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 4th October 2024, and the contract period is set from 16th October 2024 to 15th October 2025. The licences will be delivered to Ofcom's headquarters located at SE1 9HA in London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and computer systems, particularly those with expertise in MATLAB and its toolboxes, to engage with regulatory entities such as Ofcom. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, boosting their growth through government procurement opportunities. The successful supplier for this contract, The Mathworks Ltd, illustrates the potential for businesses with relevant technical capabilities to secure valuable government contracts.

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Notice Title

MATLAB standalone licences

Notice Description

Two additional Matlab licences and associated toolboxes, a specialist tool used by other engineering teams in Ofcom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea71f281-f067-4a08-bbba-d6c7c8429a85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac17083-f64a-4882-a69a-2cb655e841e6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MATHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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