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Software Licence Call Off

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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24 Jul 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Software Licence Call Off" was conducted by the Mining Remediation Authority, a body governed by public law focused on environmental protection. This contract is classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically aiming for the efficient procurement of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, excluding Microsoft licences. Located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award stage with the contract now signed. The award procedure utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, leveraging a further competition under the CCS Framework Agreement RM6098, Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 3: Software. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2025, and the procurement falls outside the directive's scope.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software development and supply sector, particularly those specialising in non-Microsoft software licence provision. Companies like Phoenix Software Limited could utilise this call-off contract to expand their business reach within public sector procurement, benefiting from the predetermined framework agreements. The procurement process favoured competition among pre-engaged suppliers, targeting those capable of providing competitive pricing and reliable delivery within the UK market. With options for extensions, this contract provides further opportunities for business growth and collaboration with public entities like the Mining Remediation Authority.

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Notice Title

Software Licence Call Off

Notice Description

Non-exclusive call off contract to enable efficient procurement of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software provision, not to include Microsoft Licences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-exclusive call off contract to enable efficient procurement of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software provision, not to include Microsoft Licences. Contract was awarded after running a Further Competition under CCS Framework Agreement RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 3: Hardware.

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Procurement Information

Prior publication was not required as the procurement used a Further Competition under CCS Framework Agreement RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2. Pre market engagement was carried out with all suppliers on Lot 3: Software, those 6 suppliers who responded and expressed interest in the tender were invited to take part in the competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042616-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£980,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Lucy Field
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@coal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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