Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

13 Nov 2024 at 14:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has successfully completed a procurement process for IT Services titled “JISC HE Subscription charge”. This contract, falling under the industry category of subscription services (CPV code 79980000), was specifically targeted for delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), and the award was made to JISC. The total value of the contract amounts to £49,260.19, with the contract period commencing on 4th October 2024 and concluding on 31st July 2025. This procurement reached its award stage with the award notice being published on 13th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow their business by providing specialised IT subscription services. Although not specified for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the stipulated procurement nature presents a viable opportunity for SMEs to compete and secure contracts with major educational institutions like the University of Plymouth. Businesses with expertise in subscription services and a strong foothold in the IT sector will find themselves well-positioned to meet the criteria for such opportunities, leveraging the stable contract tenure and the notable client profile to enhance their service portfolios and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

JISC HE Subscription charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed6b7abd-6039-4fa9-889b-d98d2ee9e737
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fef8648-d6a9-42e7-856b-363f07414280
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
£49,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
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

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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