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IA3599 AutoDESK Subscriptions

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Staffordshire County Council located in Stafford, United Kingdom, involved the award of a contract for "IA3599 AutoDESK Subscriptions," aimed at providing various AutoCAD software subscriptions. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer-aided design (CAD) systems. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and the process is noted to be complete. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 17th April 2025, the start of the contract period on 19th April 2025, with it expected to end on 18th April 2026. The sole supplier awarded the contract is Transoft Solutions (UK) Ltd, based in Birmingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those involved with CAD systems. Although the procurement method did not entertain open competition, akin opportunities could be targeted by businesses looking to expand their portfolio in providing specialised software tools. Large enterprises with established capabilities in delivering licensed software solutions would be well-suited to pursue similar or future contracts. It highlights an avenue for businesses to engage with public authorities like Staffordshire County Council, which actively seeks technological solutions for their operational needs.

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Notice Title

IA3599 AutoDESK Subscriptions

Notice Description

AutoDESK Subscriptions for various AutoCAD software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48321100 - Computer-aided design (CAD) system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2025 - 18 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSOFT SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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