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title: "Purchase of software subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08dfec1c-173d-4e06-9c74-b77579e34857"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-08-14"
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# Purchase of software subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08dfec1c-173d-4e06-9c74-b77579e34857

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the purchase of Autodesk software and falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The award was made following a single source process, where competition was determined to be absent for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £86,315.99, commenced on 8th August 2019 and runs until 7th August 2022, with the procurement method designated as a direct tender action below threshold. The key dates included the tender period ending on 7th August 2019 and the award publication date on 14th August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can provide similar subscriptions or services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in future tender opportunities given the incumbent’s needs for technical software, allowing for diversified service offerings within the sector. This is particularly relevant for businesses that can demonstrate innovative software capabilities or niche expertise that aligns with the requirements of large organisations.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of Autodesk software. This has been awarded under a single source process against PCR 2015, 32, 2, b, (ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0e73e8-34eb-4732-81d2-f7f7e247cc4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2019 - 7 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,315 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,315 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2019 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0e73e8-34eb-4732-81d2-f7f7e247cc4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0e73e8-34eb-4732-81d2-f7f7e247cc4c
  14th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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