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title: "Purchase of Software Licenses"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Software Licenses

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f0312fd-9672-4e98-beb4-e37d79ac7b07

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## Summary

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY is conducting a procurement process for the "Purchase of Software Licenses", classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000). The tender is classified as complete, with a contract value of £78,538.24. The procurement method is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2022 and concluded on 7 April 2022. Delivery was required in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period formally ending on 31 March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software services. Businesses with experience in providing software solutions or related services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with contracts like these can foster growth through the expansion of client portfolios within the academic sector, given the buyer’s strong standing and reputation in higher education.

## Notice

Purchase of Software Licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2848337-ac85-4bd2-a250-4dd1d1dedeef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 7 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,538 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2848337-ac85-4bd2-a250-4dd1d1dedeef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2848337-ac85-4bd2-a250-4dd1d1dedeef
  21st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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