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title: "Columbus Global Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance and Support Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Columbus Global Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance and Support Agreement

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ef5c62-e023-4774-bac4-b906d80beaab

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the renewal of the annual software maintenance and support agreement to Columbus Global UK Limited. This procurement, classified under software maintenance and repair services, is valued at £34,701. The procurement process, which utilised a single contract from SSA, is now in the award stage, with the contract period running from 27th March 2024 to 26th March 2025. The services will be delivered to the delivery address in Birmingham, B15 2TT. Key dates include the tender end date of 26th March 2024 and the award date of 17th May 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies providing software maintenance and repair services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses offering high-quality support services can leverage this contract to strengthen their relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Birmingham. The focus on SMEs suggests that smaller, specialised firms could find this tender particularly advantageous for growing their business and gaining a foothold in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Columbus Global Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance and Support Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da51759-929f-41be-8922-e6635f94c5b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,701 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLUMBUS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da51759-929f-41be-8922-e6635f94c5b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da51759-929f-41be-8922-e6635f94c5b2
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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