Award

Software License Manager

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Jun 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University has successfully concluded the procurement process for a "Software License Manager" under the industry category of license management software. The process falls within the direct procurement method, conducted as a below-threshold activity without competition. The tender involved a contract award completed on 16th June 2025, with the contracting authority identified as a sub-central government public authority located in London, UK. The contract execution date is set for 29th June 2028, with a gross value of £67,630.16. The software will be provided by JISC Services Limited, based in Bristol, and will cater to various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in software management solutions, particularly those specialising in public sector needs. Companies with robust capabilities in license management and who are able to offer competitive, streamlined processes might find this area promising for engagement. Additionally, businesses that can navigate public procurement methods adeptly stand to benefit, even in contexts where direct procurement without competition is involved. This procurement further underscores the demand for technical solutions within educational and government sectors, capable of being leveraged by large-scale suppliers.

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Notice Title

Software License Manager

Notice Description

Software License Manager solution procured through the JISC/CHEST agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032481-2025
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,358 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2028 - 29 Jun 2028 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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