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title: "Procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licenses and other Access to work Software and Hardware"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# Procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licenses and other Access to work Software and Hardware

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06139d03-08a7-4415-b924-dbeb517294dc

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licences and other software and hardware related to access to work, with Ultima Business Solutions Ltd being the successful supplier. The process, initiated through a tender, falls under the 'Software package suites' industry category and is valued at £165,000. The contracting period is set to commence on 2 June 2025 and conclude on 1 June 2028, with delivery focused within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the Kent Commercial Services Framework, with the tender period having ended on 14 March 2025, thus marking its completion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions, particularly those with products that facilitate access to work environments. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), emphasising a competitive landscape for companies within the technology sector capable of offering comprehensive software suite solutions. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to secure substantial projects and build enduring relationships with prominent public sector bodies such as county councils, helping to establish a strong presence within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Further Competition for the procurement of Dragon Professional v16 Licenses and other Access to work Software and Hardware, via Kent Commercial Services (KCS) Framework Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services. 2 x 12 months extension options available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e8336-98df-4caa-8376-12c50b2d9026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48422000 - Software package suites

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e8336-98df-4caa-8376-12c50b2d9026

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425e8336-98df-4caa-8376-12c50b2d9026
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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