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Graphpad Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Graphpad Licence Renewal" was conducted by the University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, United Kingdom. The process is in the "Award" stage as of 31 March 2026. It involves the renewal of Graphpad software licences under the goods industry category, specifically IT software packages. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined and efficient process. The contracting period spans from 24 April 2025 to 3 May 2026, with the contract having been signed on 23 April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies in the IT software sector to provide valuable software licence solutions. Businesses that specialise in software development and IT services, particularly those that can supply or have expertise in IT software packages, may find potential growth opportunities here. Given the direct procurement method employed, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering bespoke software solutions may be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future tendering processes by the University of Exeter or similar institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphpad Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Graphpad software licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029531-2026
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,633 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 3 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAPHPAD SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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