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Autodesk Software

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, a central government public authority located at Sunderland Royal Hospital in Sunderland, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "Autodesk Software". The process involved the provision of Autodesk AutoCAD software licences customised to staff requirements, classified under industry-specific software development services. The procurement method utilized was a direct approach below the threshold, without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 30th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £12,060 excluding VAT, and was formalised on 25th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software services. The procurement's focus on industry-specific software development implies a demand for technical expertise and innovation within the IT services sector. GRAITEC LIMITED, based in Southampton, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the potential for regional SMEs to secure substantial public authority contracts. This process underscores the importance of expertise in software solutions tailored to public sector needs, offering a lucrative avenue for businesses that can provide scalable and adaptable IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autodesk Software

Notice Description

Autodesk AutoCAD software - with different capabilities based on staff requirements. Provision of licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05972f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAITEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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