Tender

Autodesk Subscriptions

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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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 initiated a procurement process for the supply of Autodesk Subscriptions, relevant to the IT services industry, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. This tender is at the 'Tender' stage and is conducted via an open, below-threshold competition, allowing a wide range of vendors to participate. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Warrington (UKD61), the procurement process requires submissions by 3rd June 2026 at noon. The contract, valued at £35,000 (gross amount £42,000), will run from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027. Businesses interested can submit their tenders electronically.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the open competition and the Council's focus on price and quality in evaluating bids. The contract provides a stable revenue opportunity and the chance to establish a relationship with a public authority, which could lead to further public sector engagements. Businesses with expertise in providing Autodesk and similar services will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Autodesk Subscriptions

Notice Description

DN816501 - Supply of Autodesk Subscriptions https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ade10492-c852-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045494-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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