This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 10:22

TenderUpdate

18 May 2026 at 15:45

TenderUpdate

15 May 2026 at 15:46

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Autodesk Subscriptions" tender, indicating the completion of the procurement process. The procurement process was initiated through an open competition method that falls below the financial threshold, designed to invite broader participation. The tender fell under the services category specifically linked to IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with operations based in Warrington, UK. The contract was signed on 24th June 2026, marking the completion of the award stage, covering a contract period from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027. The total gross value of the contract was estimated at GBP 40,853, with a net amount of GBP 34,044.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services domain such as consulting, software development, and technical support to partner with local government entities like Warrington Borough Council. The nature of this opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality service within the budget constraints of a sub-central government procurement process. Engaging in such tenders can lead businesses to expand their market reach, enhance their portfolio with local government contracts, and establish long-term partnerships that could lead to continued collaborations beyond the current contract duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Autodesk Subscrptions

Notice Description

DN816501 - Supply of Autodesk Subscriptions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061608-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,044 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAITEC

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