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title: "2KEY - Service-Software"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-09-01"
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# 2KEY - Service-Software

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22820822-e209-4fd5-919e-6b674d1250e5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, seeking contractors for the "2KEY - Service-Software" project, specifically for the renewal of the Blackboard Ally Package. This contract falls within the IT services industry category (CPV code: 72000000) and took place in the North East of England. The tender was awarded on 19th July 2021, with the contract period running from 20th July to 2nd August 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £41,454.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Businesses with the capability to provide software consulting and a solid understanding of education technology solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, thereby facilitating growth in this competitive market.

## Notice

Blackboard Ally Package Contract Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57dfa3f3-4208-45a0-9e90-7919f82d9a6d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2021 - 2 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,454 |
| 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 | BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57dfa3f3-4208-45a0-9e90-7919f82d9a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57dfa3f3-4208-45a0-9e90-7919f82d9a6d
  1st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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