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Bentley CDE renewal Partno: 14504 Prod Sub, BC Enterprise+ PPA For period 01 May 2025 - 30 April 2026

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, The University of Birmingham, has completed a procurement process titled "Bentley CDE renewal Partno: 14504 Prod Sub, BC Enterprise+ PPA for the period from 01 May 2025 to 30 April 2026." This contract, falling under the services category, specifically involves subscription services for BENTLEY SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED. The procurement method was direct and conducted through a below threshold process without competition. The contract was signed on 19th May 2025, valued at £74,402.90, with a gross amount of £89,283.48. The geographic focus is the United Kingdom, with services delivered across regions within the UK.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in subscription services within the technology sector, particularly those offering enterprise-level solutions. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses that can establish lasting relationships with public authorities like universities are well-suited for similar future contracts. Large-scale businesses, such as Bentley Systems, stand to benefit from the renewal and ongoing subscription management, providing their technologies to enhance workflow efficiencies in educational settings. Thus, companies adept in providing innovative and reliable subscription services may find lucrative opportunities in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Bentley CDE renewal Partno: 14504 Prod Sub, BC Enterprise+ PPA For period 01 May 2025 - 30 April 2026

Notice Description

Bentley CDE renewal Partno: 14504 Prod Sub, BC Enterprise+ PPA For period 01 May 2025 - 30 April 2026, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06878d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,402 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
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

BENTLEY SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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