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Azeus Convene SaaS User License

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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06 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for an annual subscription to the Azeus Convene SaaS User License, a meeting management software. This tender falls under the goods category and was acquired through a direct procurement method, classified as 'below threshold - without competition.' The buying organisation, a central government public authority, is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and the contract, valued at £12,369.70, was signed on 1st April 2025 with completion expected by 23rd April 2026. The award was made to Azeus UK Limited, located in Esher, United Kingdom, on 6th August 2025.

This procurement creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to explore similar services or build partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those that can offer innovative digital solutions to governing bodies or large organisations, may find future prospects in meeting software or portal applications. Given the direct procurement approach, companies offering competitive and efficient solutions may find advantages in networking with central government public authorities like the Arts Council of England.

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Notice Title

Azeus Convene SaaS User License

Notice Description

Meeting management software. Portal application for staff to access Committee reports - Annual Subscription To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971320875

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05825c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046471-2025
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
£12,369 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZEUS

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