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title: "2KEY - Service - Software"
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# 2KEY - Service - Software

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b9d2af9-68eb-42a7-a4d8-609a5c2fb775

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "2KEY - Service - Software" initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of software-related services, was awarded to Softcat PLC for the provision of academic software licences, with a total contract value of £37,928.88. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th May 2020, and the contract period ran from 14th May to 29th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software-related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver academic software solutions. Companies specialising in providing software licences may find this contract appealing, as it highlights a successful partnership with a well-regarded educational institution. Firms with the capability to offer innovative and effective academic software solutions may greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of academic software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a15c39-56c8-4b11-8b47-d3921e8ab52d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,928 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2020 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a15c39-56c8-4b11-8b47-d3921e8ab52d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a15c39-56c8-4b11-8b47-d3921e8ab52d
  10th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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