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Azul Java Subscription, Support & Maintenance

Newcastle City Council

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of the "Azul Java Subscription, Support & Maintenance", under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was categorized within the services industry, specifically relating to software maintenance and repair services (CPV 72267000). The contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, will be active from 12th July 2025 to 11th July 2027. This procurement falls below the threshold, with a total contract value of GBP 63,178.46. The contract is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, highlighting a completed award stage with all contractual documentation finalized on 27th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in providing software support and maintenance solutions. Organisations similar in scale and capability to SOFTCAT PLC would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, benefitting from the increasing demand for software subscriptions and maintenance in the public sector. The procurement process, despite being a below-threshold tender, demonstrates a significant opportunity for businesses prioritising public sector contracts and encourages participation from those looking to expand their client base within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Azul Java Subscription, Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council requires the renewal of the subscription, support and maintenance of Azul Java for servers and desktop users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055563
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035883-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,178 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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