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title: "Contract for the Framework Agreement for the Pure Software"
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# Contract for the Framework Agreement for the Pure Software

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f3f7b6-85a6-4f30-9e2e-ae2ead0e68e0

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Framework Agreement for the Pure Software. The contract, with an amount of £85,924 in GBP, falls under the IT services category. The procurement method used was "Other - VEAT", and the contract period runs from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The closing date for the tender was November 10, 2022, with the contract award date on January 10, 2023. The buying organisation, The University of Birmingham, is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender for the Pure Software contract, awarded to Elsevier B.V., creates opportunities for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. This award signifies growth potential for businesses offering specialised IT solutions, particularly those focusing on software development and consulting services.

## Notice

Contract for the Framework Agreement for the Pure Software. This is an extension of the original contract awarded under FRAM288/15. A VEAT was posted via FTS for this contract extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736ca020-5e0e-4245-b507-669a12fc7bf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VEAT |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,924 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,924 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Feb 2023 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736ca020-5e0e-4245-b507-669a12fc7bf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736ca020-5e0e-4245-b507-669a12fc7bf1
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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