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Blue Prism Software and Cloud Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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08 Nov 2021 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a tender process for the procurement of Blue Prism Software and Cloud Services, classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement, initiated on 7th November 2021 and valued at £216,296, covers a two-year period for licenses and associated support services. The procurement method employed was 'limited', with the basis being the exclusive rights of Blue Prism Ltd in relation to their Robotic Process Automation software. Delivery addresses for the services are situated in the UK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those involved in licensing, cloud hosting, and support for Robotic Process Automation technologies. Given the focus on embedded software within existing IT infrastructures, firms with experience in seamless integration and support for educational institutions would be well-suited to consider similar contracts. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in working with proprietary technologies and compliance with public sector regulations stand to benefit from future opportunities arising from such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Blue Prism Software and Cloud Services

Notice Description

Provision of Blue Prism Software/ Licenses (for embedded Blue Prism software in use at the University) and associated cloud hosting and support services for a period of 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software in use is that of Blue Prism Ltd as the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights for this Robotic Process Automation software. This procurement represents a 2 year continuation of licenses, hosting and associated support services. This software can be classified as being both embedded and integrated within the existing IT operations of the University.

Procurement Information

Software in use is that of Blue Prism Ltd as the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights for this Robotic Process Automation software. This procurement represents a 2 year continuation of licenses, hosting and associated support services. This software can be classified as being both embedded and integrated within the existing IT operations of the University and is covered by Public Contract Regulations 2015 clause 32.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f4b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027979-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£216,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 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
Not specified
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

BLUE PRISM

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