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Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of "Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software" has been concluded by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, a regional or local authority in the United Kingdom (UKK24 region). The tender focuses on services within the software support industry category, specifically addressing the needs for 2D and 3D drafting required by architects, engineers, and construction professionals. The contract, valued at £101,438, was signed on July 22, 2026, following an award without prior publication, attributed to its limited market competition. The supplier selected was Man and Machine Ltd, and the procurement method was a limited process due to the specific market conditions involving Autodesk licence re-procurement via the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in software support services, particularly those that are authorised resellers of Autodesk products. The limited competition presents an advantageous environment for suppliers capable of delivering design and modelling software that ensures compatibility and continuity with existing infrastructure. Large-scale businesses adept in high-precision software provision could find success by positioning themselves strategically within this niche market segment, leveraging existing capabilities to meet the specific demands of local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software

Notice Description

The software required by architects, engineers and construction professionals within many different services across the council for precise 2D and 3D drafting.

Procurement Information

Re-procurement of existing Autodesk licences via CCS G-Cloud 14 framework. The market for Autodesk is limited to a small number of authorised resellers (circa six in the UK), restricting competition. Selection supports continuity, ensures compatibility with the existing estate, and delivers efficiency through a like-for-like renewal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069900-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,438 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAN AND MACHINE

Further Information

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