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Optima Software Services Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Optima Software Services. The contract, valued at £141,339.15, was awarded on 18th November 2024 to Academia Ltd through an open procedure. This procurement falls under the education sector and is part of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Software Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) Lot 4. Key dates include the award date on 18th November 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 28th November 2024. The project is located at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale software service providers targeting the education sector. Companies involved in software licensing and maintenance services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Participation in frameworks like the SUPC can lead to further contract awards, enhancing visibility and establishing long-term relationships with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Optima Software Services Renewal

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for Optima Software Services. This was conducted through a call-off from on Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Framework ITS4042 Software Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) Lot 4

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for OPtima Software Services to Academia Limited. This was conducted through a call-off on Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Software Licence Reseller Agreement (SLRA) ITS4042 Lot 4.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519252
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,339 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Maureen McMillan
Contact Email
maureen.mcmillan@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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