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AUTOCAD LICENCES

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Autodesk AutoCAD licences, categorised under software-related services. This procurement was executed without competition due to its below-threshold value, utilising a direct procurement method. The contract was awarded to ARKANCE UK LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Horley, United Kingdom. The contract, signed on 18th March 2026, is active, with the service period commencing on 28th April 2026 and concluding on 27th April 2027. This development follows the legal framework outlined in UK legislation 2023/54, with West Sussex County Council's operations located in Chichester.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT service sectors, particularly large organisations capable of supplying and managing Autodesk licences. Companies with expertise in software-related services within the public sector can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish procurement relationships with sub-central government bodies like West Sussex County Council. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding similar procurement processes and establishing credentials in this niche can position businesses advantageously for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

AUTOCAD LICENCES

Notice Description

Autodesk licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026068-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,871 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKANCE

Further Information

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