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title: "3168/MH Autodesk Expansion"
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# 3168/MH Autodesk Expansion

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0226720e-85e3-4443-9b23-90a97d0d235e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield recently completed a procurement process for the expansion of its Autodesk software suite, identified as the "3168/MH Autodesk Expansion" project. This procurement was categorised under computer-aided design (CAD) software packages and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th November 2021, with the contract period spanning from 26th November 2021 to 25th November 2024. The total contract value amounts to £261,210, with the delivery occurring in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and distribution of CAD software and related products. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in software licensing and implementation are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of the project may also encourage collaborations among businesses focusing on compatible software solutions to enhance their competitiveness in future tenders. The active status of the awarded contract to Academia Limited indicates that there might be additional opportunities for similar projects in the pipeline.

## Notice

The University already has a suite of Autodesk products and had the requirement to further expand into related compatible products. The SUPC Software License Resellers Agreement framework was used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d09b9f8-a1dd-4e85-8d5b-120d35ce422e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £261,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,210 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d09b9f8-a1dd-4e85-8d5b-120d35ce422e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d09b9f8-a1dd-4e85-8d5b-120d35ce422e
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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