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Proprietary annual software maintenance and license renewal for accommodation system

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Jul 2021 at 09:23

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently engaged in the procurement of annual software maintenance and license renewal for its embedded Hosted Accommodation system, essential for managing bookings and payments for university accommodation. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically within the software package and information systems sector (CPV code 48000000). The tender process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £31,513.32 signed on 16th June 2021. The procurement method utilized was a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, given the necessity of exclusive technical services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and systems integration, particularly those experienced with accommodation management systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate the capacity to provide specialised software services aligned with the university's requirements would be well-suited to compete. The focused nature of this contract highlights the importance of technical competence, making it appealing for firms that excel in tailored software solutions for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Proprietary annual software maintenance and license renewal for accommodation system

Notice Description

Annual software maintenance and license renewal for our embedded Hosted Accommodation system for managing bookings and payments for University accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual software maintenance and license renewal for our embedded Hosted Accommodation system for managing bookings and payments for University accommodation.

Procurement Information

The products, services and support can be provided only by a particular contractor for reasons that are technical and connected with the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. (Software maintenance and license renewal for an embedded software accommodation system). This VEAT notice is alerting the market of the University's intention to award a contract via a sole source procedure and not via a competitive tender via FTS. The University intends to award a contract for the above once a 10 day standstill period has ended. The 10 day standstill period will commence from the publication of this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bcaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015509-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,513 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARREZ

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