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Software Licence Resellers Agreement

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is seeking to manage the Software Licence Resellers Agreement under a framework established for the supply of software and associated services. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified within CPV code 48000000 for software package and information systems. The framework, estimated at a spend of approximately GBP 130 million, has been extended, with key dates including the contract period originally running from 1st December 2016 until 15th March 2021, to facilitate the tender process for the related lots. This agreement is currently classified under the Tender stage, with active awards in place.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in software licensing and associated services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include software resellers, IT consultancy firms, and those specialising in educational or compliance software. With a diverse range of lots within the framework, suppliers of various sizes, including large enterprises and SMEs, can engage in providing tailored solutions to meet the needs of participating institutions. The emphasis on partnerships and collaboration also opens pathways for smaller firms looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licence Resellers Agreement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Software License Resellers Agreement

SUPC established a framework agreement for the supply of software and associated services for the benefit of participating institutions. Framework is split into 5 lots and sub-lots. The estimated spend for this framework is circa GBP130 million for the full term, inclusive of extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007975-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48160000 - Library software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48210000 - Networking software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

48322000 - Graphics software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 15 Mar 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Academia Ltd

Bytes Software Services Ltd

CDW Limited

COMPAREX UK Ltd

Civica Services Ltd

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD

Pugh Computers Ltd

Softcat plc

SoftwareONE UK LTD

XMA Limited

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