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title: "Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software"
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# Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10eab70f-f4fb-42a3-866e-624c17811a7b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, sought a provider of industry standard design and modelling software, specifically aimed at supporting the needs of architects, engineers, and construction professionals within various council services such as Transportation and Housing. This contract, classified under the IT services category, involved the procurement of software licences like AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking, at an awarded value of £141,864.75. The open procedure was finalised with an award announced on 7th June 2023, and the contract spans from 8th June 2023 to 5th August 2026, benefiting from the geographic location focus in South West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability for smaller enterprises, although it was ultimately awarded to Man and Machine Ltd. Businesses that specialise in software development, consulting, and support services within the IT sector are particularly well-placed to leverage such opportunities for growth. Engaging in these kinds of procurement contracts can substantially boost their expertise and portfolio, by aligning themselves with public sector standards and demands.

## Notice

This software is required by architects, engineers and construction professionals within many different services across the council (Transportation, Housing, PHP, Environment) for precise 2D and 3D drafting. This software incurs annual subscription costs for its licences, including AutoCAD, Vehicle tracking and AutoCAD light, which are recharged to the relevant users service unit. Additional information: This contract was awarded following an RFQ. The contracts finder notice was not published (through error)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26190c1-1e2e-4290-97c3-ee0340b37f8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2023 - 5 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,864 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,864 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAN AND MACHINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26190c1-1e2e-4290-97c3-ee0340b37f8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26190c1-1e2e-4290-97c3-ee0340b37f8f
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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