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title: "Mathmatical Technical Computing Software"
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# Mathmatical Technical Computing Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24cddfac-3fa1-41e2-836f-819a010f061c

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Mathematical Technical Computing Software," focusing on acquiring industry-specific software under the classification code 48100000. The software is designed to support various technical computing functionalities including machine learning, data manipulation, and network analysis. The procurement, valued at £118,097.94, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the SLRA agreement. The contract was awarded to Academia Ltd and covers the delivery location within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the significant dates being the tender period ending on 2nd August 2024 and the contract commencing on 5th August 2024 and concluding on 4th August 2027.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those offering advanced computing capabilities. The direct award to Academia Ltd showcases a significant trust in suppliers who can provide reliable and expertly integrated software services. Enterprises that excel in similar technical software provisions, especially those adept in frameworks and agreements like the SLRA, could find potential growth in strengthening their partnerships and expertise with academic institutions. Businesses equipped to deliver high-end technical computing solutions should consider engaging in similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and leverage sophisticated industry needs for future growth. While this particular tender was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of aligning competencies with specialised procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of industry specific Wolfram Mathematica is a software system with built-in libraries for several areas of technical computing that allow machine learning, statistics, symbolic computation, data manipulation, network analysis, time series analysis, NLP, optimization, plotting functions and various types of data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other programming languages. The provision of this software via a trusted re-seller Academia who provide this as a service, they were awarded after a review of the market for the viable routes that offered the best terms for the University. The framework allow for a direct award to the top ranked supplier for LOT 4 of the SLRA agreement which Academia are.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b26bd0-bc53-4511-87b9-7c95f3b447dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,097 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,097 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b26bd0-bc53-4511-87b9-7c95f3b447dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b26bd0-bc53-4511-87b9-7c95f3b447dc
  2nd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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