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Web Contents Management System

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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27 Feb 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Web Contents Management System. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to Terminalfour. The University sought to renew its current perpetual licences, aiming to save approximately £20,000 per annum by avoiding a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The procurement method used was Negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract value is £108,908.91, and the contract was signed on 27th February 2024.

This tender by the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies experienced in providing specialised IT services tailored to the education sector would be well-suited to compete. The University's preference for negotiating renewal of existing licences opens avenues for cost-saving solutions, making this tender attractive for businesses offering innovative and cost-effective technology solutions within the specified procurement method.

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Notice Title

Web Contents Management System

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria currently have perpetual licences . We want to renew the contract but don't wish to have SaaS model. Using our current licenses will save approx PS20 K per annum. We do not have the time frame to procure a new system as it is technically embedded within the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Cumbria currently have perpetual licences . We want to renew the contract but don't wish to have SaaS model. Using our current licenses will safe approx PS20 K per annum. We do not have the time frame to procure a new system as it is technically embedded within the University.

Procurement Information

The University of Cumbria currently have perpetual licences . We want to renew the contract but don't wish to have SaaS model. Using our current licenses will save approx PS20 K per annum. We do not have the time frame to procure a new system as it is technically embedded within the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043d34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006283-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,908 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Maxine Moran
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228242643

Buyer Location

Locality
-CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERMINALFOUR

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