Planning

Supply of Autodesk Subscriptions

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 13:39

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Autodesk products and services, titled "Supply of Autodesk Subscriptions." The contract, aimed at the computer-aided design software development industry, is located in Warrington, United Kingdom (UKD61 region), and is in the planning stage. The procurement process is open and below threshold, scheduled to run for 12 months. Interested parties should note key dates: the tender period ends on 20th June 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 16th June 2025. The contract is estimated to be worth £42,000 gross, and the opportunity will commence on 13th July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in CAD software development services to expand their operations by partnering with a public authority. SMEs may find this contract particularly suitable given its focus on potential additional licence purchases, as needed. Companies adept at delivering quality software solutions with competitive pricing will likely find themselves well-positioned to meet the award criteria, which weigh quality at 45% and price at 55%. The open procurement method invites broad participation, making it a conducive environment for firms to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Autodesk Subscriptions

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council (the Council) is seeking a Provider for the supply of Autodesk products and services for 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential purchase of additional licences as and when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029549-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict-contracts@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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