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Provision of CAD software (AutoCAD)

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of CAD software, specifically AutoCAD licenses, under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework. The contract, awarded to CDW Ltd, is valued at £495,000 and covers a period of 3 years. This procurement falls under the Computer-aided design (CAD) software package category, with the main procurement category being goods. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication, and the contract was signed on 7th May 2026. CDW Ltd, a large supplier based in London, is responsible for delivering services to the council located in the UKE11 region, Hull.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and support of CAD software solutions, especially those already under frameworks such as the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions. Companies specialising in digital workplace technologies and with expertise in software distribution can benefit from similar public procurement engagements. Due to the direct award nature, businesses capable of building strategic partnerships with local authorities or those already included in relevant frameworks will be well-suited to participate in future opportunities. This approach helps streamline procurement processes and allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like Hull City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of CAD software (AutoCAD)

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded a contract to CDW Limited for a period of 3 years for the provision of licences for AutoCAD and related platforms via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded a contract to CDW Limited for a period of 3 years for the provision of licences for AutoCAD and related platforms via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS 2) SBS10510 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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