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title: "2KEY - Service - Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-08-11"
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# 2KEY - Service - Software

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4935f9ac-cf0a-4315-b130-5cc4b69b3911

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## Summary

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY has completed a procurement process for "2KEY - Service - Software," specifically a Canvas Cloud Subscription, with a total contract value of £218,254. The procurement was carried out through a direct method as a single tender action, which took place in the services sector, specifically within the license management software development services category. The tender period concluded on 9 July 2020, with the contract period having started on 10 July 2020 and running until 27 August 2020. The delivery location for the services is within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract conveys a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and subscription services to expand their foothold in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in license management systems, cloud solutions, and IT services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, given the support for SMEs indicated in this procurement process. Engaging with public sector tenders can provide substantial growth prospects through strategic partnerships and expanded service offerings.

## Notice

Canvas Cloud Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cfbcf3-9e95-4cd2-b97a-c8f1f0990ba2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2020 - 27 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,254 |
| 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 | INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2020 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cfbcf3-9e95-4cd2-b97a-c8f1f0990ba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cfbcf3-9e95-4cd2-b97a-c8f1f0990ba2
  11th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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