This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2021 at 15:24

Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Finance - Central Procurement Directorate (CPD) in Belfast, UK, seeking renewal of AutoDesk licences from 2021 to 2024. This tender, titled "ID 3321910 - DoF - CPD Renewal of AutoDesk Licences Subscription 2021-2024," falls under the services industry, specifically in Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services. It is currently in the award stage with a contract valued at approximately £219,233.25, having been signed on 3rd March 2021. The procurement used an open procedure with accelerated timelines due to urgency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to ensure uninterrupted access to critical software for public services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for AutoDesk-approved resellers, especially those specialising in CAD software services. Businesses that are established in providing software licensing or IT services related to the AutoDesk suite should consider this procurement, as the urgency cited by the contracting authority underlines the critical nature of these services. Competing in this tender could enhance market presence and foster partnerships within the public sector, leading to potential long-term contracts in software services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 3321910 - DoF - CPD Renewal of AutoDesk Licences Subscription 2021-2024

Notice Description

DoF requires the renewal of existing subscriptions for a number of AutoDesk applications which are business critical. In particular it is for the full or partial renewal of subscriptions for a period of three years. DoF considers this to be a state of urgency which it has duly substantiated, accordingly, DoF is using the accelerated time limits permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (regulation [27(5)] for the open procedure) in respect of this procurement. It should be noted that only AutoDesk approved resellers can compete and service this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DoF requires the renewal of existing subscriptions for a number of AutoDesk applications which are business critical. In particular it is for the full or partial renewal of subscriptions for a period of three years. DoF considers this to be a state of urgency which it has duly substantiated, accordingly, DoF is using the accelerated time limits permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (regulation [27(5)] for the open procedure) in respect of this procurement. It should be noted that only AutoDesk approved resellers can compete and service this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004264-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£219,233 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Executive Office (TEO)
Additional Buyers

Department of Finance - CPD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTAGON SOLUTIONS NI LTD

Further Information

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