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title: "Core Software Licence Agreement"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# Core Software Licence Agreement

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbca298-8806-4001-bd5e-c1a7a495cc25

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## Summary

Coventry University acted as the buying organisation in a selective procurement process titled "Core Software Licence Agreement." This contract, specifically for software packages and information systems, was finalised on 17 October 2023 and awarded to Device42. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and took place in Coventry, England. The procurement method employed was an innovation partnership, and the total value of the contract amounts to £207,662.90. The contract, starting on 11 September 2023, will remain effective until 11 August 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage and was marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package provision, particularly those with innovative solutions suitable for large-scale enterprises like Coventry University. Although the procurement did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger technology companies capable of delivering comprehensive software systems and entering into partnership models with educational institutions will find this contract beneficial for expansion and establishing market presence within the university sector. Businesses with a robust track record in handling contracts above threshold values and capable of engaging in selective procurement processes will be well-equipped to compete.

## Notice

Device42 Core Software End User Licence Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2157ddca-36e2-4de4-94a3-dc897f7786e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 11 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,662 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,662 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVICE42 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 15:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2157ddca-36e2-4de4-94a3-dc897f7786e5
- 6 Jan 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2157ddca-36e2-4de4-94a3-dc897f7786e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2157ddca-36e2-4de4-94a3-dc897f7786e5
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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