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title: "1RZY - Service-Other/General Professional"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04e9550c-222f-45ae-a45f-88ec26e30142"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-04-21"
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# 1RZY - Service-Other/General Professional

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04e9550c-222f-45ae-a45f-88ec26e30142

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, seeking to renew software licences under the title "1RZY - Service-Other/General Professional." This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, with a contract value of £42,966.84. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2021, and the contract commenced the following day, lasting until 31 July 2021. The procurement method utilised was a single quotation restricted non-EU approach, and the contract has been awarded to Sprout Social, Inc., which is an SME.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specializing in software and IT services, particularly those who can offer licensing and support solutions. Businesses that focus on developing or providing software packages or have experience with information systems could significantly benefit from similar contracts in the future, as public organisations like Newcastle University often require ongoing support and renewal services for their technological needs.

## Notice

Renewal of 20 licences, 40 profiles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6779487f-8f55-4427-9909-db8831301c93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single quotation restricted non-eu |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,966 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPROUT SOCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6779487f-8f55-4427-9909-db8831301c93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6779487f-8f55-4427-9909-db8831301c93
  21st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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