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The Supply of AutoCAD Software

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston Upon Hull City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of the AutoCAD suite of software, applicable council-wide, under a 1-year contract. Situated in Hull, United Kingdom, the Council operates as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement method was a direct award, conducted below the threshold and without competition. The total value of the contract amounts to £150,000 per annum, starting from 4th July 2025 to 3rd July 2026. The contract was officially awarded to ARKANCE UK LIMITED, a supplier based in London, classified as an SME.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the software and information systems industry, especially those capable of supplying substantial software packages such as AutoCAD. Companies that specialise in this sector and are looking to collaborate with public authorities will find this contract type fitting for business expansion. The contract's direct procurement method suggests opportunities for suppliers who maintain strong existing relationships with public bodies and can offer competitive services below the EU procurement threshold.

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Notice Title

The Supply of AutoCAD Software

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded a contract to for 1 year for the supply of the AutoCAD suite of software that is utilised Council wide. The estimated value of the contract is approximately PS150,000 per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037860-2025
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 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
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKANCE

Further Information

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