Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for IT services, specifically software licence fees for Ethics Research software. The procurement, titled "IT Services," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and is now at the award stage, with the award being active as of 14th May 2025. The contract, valued at £38,197.63, spans from 14th May 2025 to 31st January 2028. This procurement involved delivery to multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software and IT solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in providing software packages and information systems, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The contract's scope across various UK regions provides a platform for expanding market presence. INFORNETICA LTD, an SME, has already been chosen as the supplier, indicating a preference for adaptable and innovative firms that can meet the specific needs of public sector projects. Other businesses in the software industry may look to similar future tenders to provide similar services.

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Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Software licence fees for Ethics Research software for UoP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030233-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£38,197 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
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

INFONETICA

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