Tender

AT1758 - Autodesk Software Services - All

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated an open tender process for Autodesk Software Services under procurement ID 784457. The objective is to secure a provider for software services and licenses, essential for the council's PDDT and Highways teams to execute professional designs and analyses. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support services, with a procurement value of £180,000. The competitive opportunity is structured as a below-threshold open competition, and interested parties must note key deadlines: enquiries close on 6th October 2025, and tender submissions close on 9th October 2025. The contract period is projected from 19th January 2026 till 18th January 2028, with an extension option for an additional year available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Companies of varying sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate due to the procurement structure's SME and VCSE suitability considerations. The tender prioritises both quality and price, weighted at 80% and 20% respectively, allowing quality-focused suppliers a competitive edge. Businesses that can offer high-quality Autodesk software services and support the council’s needs efficiently will be well-positioned to secure this contract and foster long-term growth through public sector partnership.

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Notice Title

AT1758 - Autodesk Software Services - All

Notice Description

Seeking a provider to provide Autodesk software services and license. The software licenses will enable the PDDT and Highways teams to continue to operate as a service and provide professional designs and analysis whilst carrying out their operational processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054906-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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