--- title: "Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18b96621-1e31-4b1a-bfef-59639ad161c9.json) ## Summary The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) has initiated a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA)," aimed at providing individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, and other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products, along with associated software services. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with further classifications in specific software packages and IT services. The tender is currently at the "Tender" stage, with significant key dates including the tender period ending on 24 March 2025 and the contract period beginning on 1 August 2025 and lasting until 31 July 2029. The procurement method used is a "Restricted procedure," indicating a selective approach. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of supplying a variety of software licences and associated services tailored to the needs of Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for companies specialising in software support, development, implementation, and consultancy services. Success in this procurement could lead to substantial business growth through long-term contracts and access to new markets within and beyond the UK. ## Notice This Framework provides individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated Software Services. The Framework Agreement aims to ensure access to competitively priced software solutions and related services tailored to the unique needs of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors, whilst making provision for non-HE and FE Members of SUPC and Participating Consortia ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b80bfe-b4b8-4cd5-b253-05b416ecbb8a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Hillside | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package - 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package - 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package - 48600000 - Database and operating software package - 48700000 - Software package utilities - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72261000 - Software support services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72265000 - Software configuration services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b80bfe-b4b8-4cd5-b253-05b416ecbb8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b80bfe-b4b8-4cd5-b253-05b416ecbb8a 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.supc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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