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title: "SmartBear - ReadyAPI Test - Commercial Subscription License - 1 Year Floating User Multiple PlatformsPurchases"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# SmartBear - ReadyAPI Test - Commercial Subscription License - 1 Year Floating User Multiple PlatformsPurchases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5383bfbb-6fe4-404b-8bb7-f7105927167d

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has recently completed a public procurement process for a one-year commercial subscription license for SmartBear's ReadyAPI Test software. This procurement, categorised under software and information systems, was conducted under a limited procurement method known as competitive quotation, designed for below-threshold purchases. The tender period ended on 29 June 2022, with the contract starting the following day and concluding on 1 July 2022. The total value of the awarded contract was £37,279.08, with the delivery address located in Bristol.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and higher education services sectors. Firms that specialise in software solutions, particularly those offering testing and development tools, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of a prominent buyer, such as the University of the West of England, underscores the potential for substantial growth and collaboration within the academic sector, which may also facilitate access to further projects and contracts for innovative service providers.

## Notice

SmartBear - ReadyAPI Test - Commercial Subscription License - 1 Year Floating User Multiple PlatformsPurchases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2683b3-c5e3-4ad8-97d6-36957e9fe4a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,279 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,279 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2683b3-c5e3-4ad8-97d6-36957e9fe4a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2683b3-c5e3-4ad8-97d6-36957e9fe4a1
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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