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AEC Collection Renewal

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Licenses, crucial for producing precise technical drawings. This procurement, classified under the services industry category, was part of the council's initiative to maintain essential design services. Despite the limited procurement method, which did not involve prior publication, the contract was awarded on 10th March 2026, with the supplier Man and Machine Limited providing the most cost-effective quote of £35,560.20 for 13 licences over 12 months. This direct award ensures compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and highlights the council's commitment to continuity and best value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in industry-standard tools like AutoCAD. Companies able to offer competitive pricing and meet the technical requirements of this essential service could position themselves as key partners for public sector projects. Given the regional focus in North Tyneside, businesses with a local presence or strong regional ties could leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio and strengthen their relationship with local government entities. The direct award process used may also appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to streamline their contracting procedures with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AEC Collection Renewal

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council has inherited the requirement of Autodesk - AutoCAD Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection Licenses from a previous strategic partner. The Authority requires AutoCAD as this is used to produce precise and detailed technical drawings. AutoCAD is an industry standard software package and is essential for the continued delivery of the Authority's design services. It is used daily by our in-house designers on the core design work as part of a chargeable service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

13 standardised AEC Licences were required for 12 months whilst a review of current requirements are being considered.

Procurement Information

North Tyneside Council requires the continued use of Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection to produce precise technical drawings essential for our in-house design services. AutoCAD is an industry-standard software and vital to daily core design work, forming part of our chargeable service. Due to the urgency of the renewal and the specific technical requirements of existing infrastructure, the most compliant route was a direct award under the CCS Low Value Purchase System, in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. Informal quotes were sought from three suppliers for the standardised subscription service. Man and Machine Limited provided the most economically advantageous quote at PS35,560.20 for 13 licenses over 12 months whilst the Authority reviews existing requirements and licenses. This direct award ensures continuity of critical design services, minimal disruption, and best value, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032662-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAN AND MACHINE

Further Information

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