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AutoCAD Licences

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement stage for providing AutoCAD licencing services, titled "AutoCAD Licences". This project falls under the services category for IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract's procurement method is "Below threshold - unknown," and it involves acquiring 68 existing licences and 9 new licences. The procurement took place in Stockport, United Kingdom, starting on 2nd April 2025, with a possibility of extension up to 1st April 2027. The contract value amounts to GBP 80,050 excluding VAT, and was officially signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in software licencing and IT services. It is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in AutoCAD support and software management. Symetri Ltd, a SME based in Newcastle upon Tyne, successfully secured the contract. Businesses similar to Symetri Ltd, which can offer high-quality software solutions and maintenance within the specified pricing and service standards, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, fostering growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

AutoCAD Licences

Notice Description

Stockport MBC are were seeking quotes from appropriately qualified and experienced suppliers to provide 68 Existing licences + 9 new licences (a full breakdown can be found below and on the excel sheet). The existing licences are to remain with the same two administers and the new licences are to be added to the administrator listed in the table below. The pricing for the licences will be up to a 2-year period, The licences are to be quoted for 1 year with SMBC having an option to extend a further 1 year should the service provided be satisfactory to the Council and the pricing be kept within the UK inflation rates and Autodesk price promise rates. Contract commencement will be dependent on existing software licences renewal start between 2nd - 5th April 2025 to 2nd to 5th April 2026 or 2027 subject to renewal. New licences (5 LTE and 4 AEC) are to start on the 4th of April 2025. The contract should include AutoCAD support of all licences. .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050114
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014473-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMETRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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