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Quantum InPlace Annual Licence

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham has culminated in an award for the contract titled "Quantum InPlace Annual Licence" under the services category. The contract pertains to license management and IT software development services. The procurement involves delivery within the United Kingdom, with Birmingham as the primary location. This contract, completed under a below threshold method, has moved from tender initiation to award, with the contract period running from 9th February 2025 to 25th April 2026, as recently updated on 3rd March 2026. The University of Birmingham, acting in their capacity as the buyer, navigated this procurement process within the legal framework established by the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities for software development companies specialising in license management and IT development services. Specifically, Quantum IT Europe Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, has been successful in securing this award, which aligns with their expertise in these fields. The contract value of £137,225.51 provides a substantial economic incentive, bolstering the supplier's potential to expand their operations and reinforce industry presence. Businesses that are proficient in similar capacities, particularly those that can offer competitive software development solutions, would find this sector ripe for engagement and growth.

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Notice Title

Quantum InPlace Annual Licence

Notice Description

Quantum In Place Annual Licence, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019031-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,354 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2025 - 25 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 UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM IT EUROPE

Further Information

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